Borno: How Police blocked collection of N10m ransom to rescue 2 kidnapped boys
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The two kidnapped boys, aged four and five, were rescued in the Jan Block area of Jere Local Government Area of Borno State following a coordinated operation by police operatives, ASP Nahun Daso, the spokesperson for the command said.
By: Hamza Suleiman
Police have foiled efforts by kidnappers to collected N10 million ransom for two boys abducted in Borno State.
The two kidnapped boys aged four and five were rescued in the Jan Block area of Jere Local Government Area of Borno State following a coordinated operation by police operatives, ASP Nahun Daso, the spokesperson for the command said in a statement on Friday in Maiduguri
Daso said the rescue of the two children followed a report of three missing children lodged at the Jere Division on Thursday. prompting an immediate Police investigation.
He however said later that day, one of the children was dropped at the entrance of his family home along with a note demanding ₦10 million ransom for the release of the remaining two boys.
He added that on Friday, the Divisional Police Officer in charge of Jere mobilised operatives who laid a strategic ambush at the proposed ransom collection point.
“At about 0300 hours, the abductors, upon suspecting police presence, abandoned the two boys and the decoy ransom and fled.
“Due to poor visibility, attempts to arrest the fleeing suspects were not successful,” he said.
Daso said the two boys were rescued unhurt and reunited with their family.
He said the Commissioner of police, Mr Naziru Abdulmajid, had ordered a discreet investigation to track and arrest the fleeing suspects.
The Borno Police Command spokesperson said the rescue was achieved as part of the ongoing efforts by to curb kidnapping and other violent crimes in the state.
He added that the police commissioner has also directed all Tactical Commanders and Divisional Police Officers to intensify patrols to conduct aggressive stop-and-search operations as well as sustain high-visibility policing to address the rising trend of violent crimes.
The spokesman urged the residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious movements to the nearest police station, providing emergency contacts: 0806 807 5581 and 0802 347 3293.
(NAN)
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