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Police launch manhunt for guard over abduction of toddler in Taraba
Police launch manhunt for guard over abduction of toddler in Taraba
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forces in Taraba have launched a manhunt for a security guard accused of abducting a two-year-old boy and demanding ransom.
Security sources confirmed the incident it was reported late on Sunday by the victim’s mother, Mrs. Ujuwan Okosun.
She alleged that her guard, identified as Amos Kini, took away her son, Ivan Okosun, along with her mobile phone, and later used the same phone to call her husband, demanding N5 million ransom for the boy’s release.
Police detectives immediately visited the scene and arrested one Aruna Dauda, said to be the guarantor of the suspect.
“The command has intensified efforts to track down the suspect and rescue the child unhurt. Investigation is ongoing,” said the sources.
The police urged residents to remain vigilant and continue to support security agencies with timely information to curb criminality.
Police launch manhunt for guard over abduction of toddler in Taraba