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Police Arrest Three Suspected Kidnappers, Rescue Victim in Abuja
Police Arrest Three Suspected Kidnappers, Rescue Victim in Abuja
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Police Force(NPF) FCT Command has arrested three suspected kidnappers and rescued 17-year-old Sadiya Idris, who was abducted from Akaraka Village, Gwagwa.
According to police sources, the victim’s father, reported her disappearance on March 21, 2025. On March 24, he received a call from the abductors demanding a ransom of ₦13 million for her release.
Acting on intelligence, police operatives tracked the suspects to Bassa Village, behind Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, where they successfully rescued the victim unharmed on March 25.
The arrested suspects were identified as Abdurahman Mohammed, Jibrin Isyaku, and Tahir Isyaku, all from Akaraka Village.
The police sources confirmed that the suspects are currently in custody and undergoing interrogation at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID).
Police Arrest Three Suspected Kidnappers, Rescue Victim in Abuja