Police rescue abducted six-year-old boy, arrest suspect in Borno

Police in Borno State have successfully rescued a six-year-old boy who was abducted from his home in Maiduguri. The swift operation led to the arrest of the suspect, Ali Alhaji Ali, who had demanded a ransom of N200,000 for the child's release.

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On 7th June, 2026, at about 1400hrs, the Command received a report regarding a missing child, one Alkali Musa, a 6-year-old boy of Mafoni Area, Maiduguri, who had gone out to play on 6th June, 2026, but failed to return home.

The victim, Alkali Musa, was reported missing on June 6 after he went out to play and did not return. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect contacted the boy's parents shortly after his disappearance to demand the ransom.

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Preliminary investigation revealed that shortly after the child’s disappearance, the suspect contacted the parents and demanded a ransom of N200,000 for the child’s release.

Following the complaint, detectives from the Lamisula Division launched an intelligence-led operation. Their efforts resulted in the apprehension of the suspect and the safe rescue of the child, who was unharmed. The suspect has since confessed to the crime and is awaiting further investigation and prosecution by the State Criminal Investigation Department.

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The efforts yielded positive results, as the suspect, one Ali Alhaji Ali, was apprehended and the victim was rescued unharmed.

Borno State Commissioner of Police, Naziru Abdulmajid, commended the officers for their professionalism and quick response. He reiterated the command's commitment to protecting lives and property and urged parents and the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities.

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The Commissioner of Police, Borno State Command, Naziru Abdulmajid, commended the swift response of the officers involved in the operation and reassured residents of the Command’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property across the state.