The Zamfara State Police Command has rescued a three-year-old girl, Nabila Abdulganiyu, who was allegedly abducted and held captive for nearly two weeks, with her 26-year-old paternal aunt arrested in connection with the incident.
The suspect, identified as Saadiya Sahabi, was arrested at Bela District in Bungudu Local Government Area following sustained intelligence gathering and investigations by police operatives.
According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Yazid Abubakar, the victim’s father reported her disappearance on October 30, alleging that an unidentified caller had demanded ten million naira ransom for her release.
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The police said preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect is the victim’s paternal aunt, who allegedly confessed to her involvement in the abduction during interrogation.
The police say investigations are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident and apprehend any other persons who may have been involved.
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