By Bayero Ade
Police have arrested a 50-year-old man, Ado Haruna, for allegedly orchestrating the abduction of his nephew, Bashiru Anas, along with his family in Kaduna State.
Afripost, Haruna, a resident of Unguwar Kanawa, Dutse Abba, reportedly received N200,000 out of the N13 million ransom paid to secure the victims’ release.
While parading the suspect, Force Public Relations Officer Olumuyiwa Adejobi revealed that the kidnappers also demanded four motorcycles and Airtel recharge cards worth N300,000 as part of the ransom.
According to Adejobi, Haruna led three armed men—Shago Yaro, Tanimu Ayuba, and Lamido Dantajiri—to his nephew’s house at around 1 a.m.
However, upon discovering that their intended target was not at home, they abducted his two wives, three children, younger brother, and his brother’s wife.
The victims were held hostage for 60 days in a forest between Buruku and Sabo Birni before their eventual release.
Haruna, who identified himself as both a farmer and a vigilante, admitted to his role in the crime.
“It’s true, I showed the bandits where Alhaji Anas lives. He is my nephew, but they asked me to lead them there,” he confessed.
Authorities have assured that further investigations are underway to ensure justice is served.
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