Police nab man who led abduction of father for N6.5m ransom, accomplice

By Ayorinde Oluokun

The Nigeria Police Force has revealed how one Yusuf Rabo plotted with one Musa Adamu to abduct his father on two separate occasions during which they collected a total of N6.5 million ransom to free him in Kaduna State.

Ali Haruna, the victim’s grandson who is currently at large was also part of the plot to abduct the elderly victim for ransom over claims that he possessed substantial wealth and livestock, Anthony Placid, the spokesperson for the Nigeria Police said in a statement on Tuesday.

According to the statement, the syndicate procured and deployed multiple AK-47 rifles for their operations, with Ali Haruna allegedly supplying one of the firearms belonging to his father, while additional weapons were sourced by other members of the gang.

Placid said one AK-47 rifle with an empty magazine was recovered during the operation.

According to him findings revealed that the victim was abducted on separate occasions and taken to forest locations where ransom negotiations were coordinated by Yusuf Rabo himself.

“The first abduction reportedly yielded a ransom payment of Two Million Naira (₦2,000,000), while a subsequent operation generated Four Million Five Hundred Thousand Naira (₦4,500,000),” said Placid.

He added that the suspects have also been linked to other violent crimes within the area, including the kidnapping of a trader identified as Mr. Iyke.

Placid claimed they were also involved in an armed robbery attack along the Kagoma axis during which commuters were dispossessed of cash and valuables.

“Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect, Ali Haruna, and recover additional weapons and exhibits connected to the crimes.

“The Nigeria Police Force remains resolute in dismantling kidnapping and armed robbery networks across the country and assures members of the public of sustained intelligence-led operations against violent criminal groups,” Placid said.