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 <strong>DSP Dungus Abdulkarim</strong>, the command’s Spokesman, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Damaturu on Friday.
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 He said the suspect, 43, was arrested on October 18 in neighbouring Darazo, Bauchi State, where he held the victim hostage.
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 <em>“ The Yobe Police Command has successfully cracked down on a kidnapping syndicate, arresting the prime suspect, 43-year-old from 250 Housing Estate, Damaturu.</em>
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 <em>“ On October 14, 2024, at about 2:15 p.m., </em><strong><em>Mallam Hassan</em></strong><em> reported to the State Intelligence Department (SID) that his son, </em><strong><em>Abdullahi Hassan</em></strong><em>, was missing after school hours on October 13, 2024, at 5:15 p.m.</em>
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 <em>“ Despite efforts to locate him, his whereabouts remained unknown until the abductor demanded </em>â¦<em>1.5 million for his release via phone call.</em>
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 <em>“ Detectives swiftly coordinated intelligence-led operations, tracing the suspect to a secured room in Kara Area, Darazo, Bauchi State,</em>” Abdulkarim said.
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 The spokesman said the state Commissioner of Police,<strong> CP Garba Ahmed</strong>, had commended the personnel involved in rescuing the boy and arrest of the suspect.
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 He charged parents to ensure that their children were educated on basic safety protocols.
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 Abdulkarim listed the protocols to include; avoiding walking alone, avoiding isolated areas, avoiding gifts and rides from strangers and reporting suspicious persons to security agents.
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