The Kano State Police Command has rescued a two-year-old boy who was abducted in the state, arrested three suspects, and recovered ₦930,000 from the ransom paid by the child’s family.

The command disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Kiyawa.

According to the statement, the incident occurred on April 19 when a resident of Gwammaja Quarters in Dala Local Government Area reported that his two-year-old son, Aliyu Muhammad, had been kidnapped in front of their home.

The suspects later contacted the family and demanded a ransom of ₦1 million.

“The suspects subsequently established contact and demanded a ransom of One Million Naira (₦1,000,000.00), which was paid by the victim’s family. Despite receiving the ransom, they failed to release the child,” the statement said.

Following the report, the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, directed the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Squad to begin immediate operations.

“Upon receipt of the report, the Commissioner of Police immediately directed the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Squad to activate all operational and intelligence assets and swing into action,” the police said.

The police added that sustained intelligence and technical operations led officers to the hideout of the suspects.

“Through sustained follow-up and technical operation, the hideout was identified, and the suspects were arrested,” the statement noted.

The three suspects identified as Hassan Umar, Abdullahi Hamisu, and Hussaini Saminu were traced to Gwammaja Quarters, where the child was being held.

Investigation revealed that the victim was kept at the residence of Hussaini Saminu.

“He was successfully rescued unhurt and has since been reunited with his family,” the statement added.

Police also recovered ₦930,000, believed to be part of the ransom paid.

“A sum of Nine Hundred and Thirty Thousand Naira (₦930,000.00), being part of the ransom paid, was recovered from the suspects,” the statement said.

The Commissioner of Police praised the Anti-Kidnapping Squad for what he described as professionalism, resilience, and tactical precision in rescuing the child safely.

The command also urged residents to remain vigilant and continue to support security agencies with credible information.