A chilling kidnapping case has taken a devastating turn in Dadin Kowa, Gombe State, as 21-year-old Mubarak Haladu was arrested for kidnapping, culpable homicide, shop breaking, and theft.
Disclosing this on Friday the Public Relations Officer Gombe State Police Command, Buhari Abdullahi, said Haladu had kidnapped his 7-year-old nephew, Haruna Bello, and demanded a ransom of 1.5 million naira from his brother, Bello Haladu.
“I received a call from Mubarak, demanding N1.5 million in exchange for my son’s freedom. I was devastated,” Bello Haladu said in a statement to the police.
According to the PRO, the case was forwarded to the Anti-Kidnapping section of the State Criminal Investigation Department for investigation. After interrogating Mubarak, authorities discovered his involvement in multiple crimes.
“Mubarak confessed to kidnapping his nephew, breaking into three shops, and stealing around 30 mobile phones. He even used one of the stolen SIM cards to demand ransom from his brother,” said Abdullahi, Police Public Relations Officer.
“Tragically, on October 18, 2024, the young victim, Haruma Bello, was found dead and decaying in an uncompleted building in Dadin Kowa village.
“We condemn this heinous act and assure the public that justice will be served,” he added.
He noted that Haladu will soon face prosecution in court for his crimes.
“The Gombe State Police Command will continue to work tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of our citizens,” Abdullahi added.
