Police rescue abducted eight-year-old, arrest four in Gombe

Gombe State Police Command successfully rescued an eight-year-old boy abducted in the Akko Local Government Area. The victim was found unharmed and reunited with his family. Four suspects have been arrested and will face charges after investigations conclude.

The abduction occurred on June 27 when the boy left home and did not return. His father reported him missing the next day. Detectives launched an investigation, and a false tip about the child's whereabouts was received on June 29.

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The victim was successfully rescued unharmed and has since been reunited with his family. Investigation is ongoing, and the suspects will be charged to court upon conclusion.

The breakthrough came on June 30 with an intelligence-led operation that led to the arrest of the first suspect, Abdullahi Mohammed. He confessed to conspiring with three others, Mohammed Magaji, Sale Sale, and Walida Ya’u, to abduct the boy. The other suspects were apprehended, and the child was found in their custody.

Commissioner of Police Umar Chuso praised the operatives for their swift and professional response. He reiterated the command's commitment to protecting lives and property and encouraged the public to continue providing information to security agencies.

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The command’s commitment to protecting lives and property and urged residents to remain vigilant and continue providing credible and timely information to security agencies to support the fight against crime.