The police in Katsina State have arrested one Halilu Yusuf, 21, for allegedly kidnapping a six-year-old boy.

The police spokesman, ASP Abubakar Aliyu, disclosed this while briefing journalists on Wednesday in Katsina.

He said, “On August 17, at about 2pm, based on credible intelligence, the command succeeded in arresting Halilu Yusuf, 21, of Gezawa, via Shinkafi village, in connection with a suspected case of kidnapping a six-year-old.”

He said that the suspect lured and kidnapped the victim from Kofar-Sauri quarters, who is the son of his mentor and demanded a N2 million ransom from the father.

Mr Aliyu said that the suspect slept with the boy in his room, after which, he took him to another place for safekeeping, not knowing that police operatives were trailing him.

The police spokesman explained that the suspect made an anonymous phone call and informed the father of his son’s abduction.

He said, “Upon receipt of the report, the command quickly mobilised the operatives led by the DPO GRA, Katsina and swung into action. The team successfully traced and arrested the suspect, and the victim was rescued unhurt.’’

He further revealed that during investigation, the suspect confessed to the commission of the offence.

Mr Aliyu said that the suspect would be charged to court after the completion of investigation.

(NAN)