Gombe kidnapper arrested for killing abducted nephew

A 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 state Police Public Relations Officer, Buhari Abdullahi, said Haladu had kidnapped his seven-year-old nephew, Haruna Bello, and demanded a ransom of N1.5 million from his brother, Bello Haladu.

Unfortunately, the body of the abducted boy, Haruna, was found in an abandoned building by the police.

“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 by the police.

According to the PPRO, 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.

Abdullahi said, “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.

“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 that Haladu will soon face prosecution in court for his crimes.