Two Bauchi cousins arrested after boy’s death and ransom demand
Two suspects, Yahaya Zubairu and Babangida Muhammad, have been arrested by the Bauchi State Police Command over the suspected kidnapping and murder of a nine-year-old boy, Barhama Abubakar. According to police spokesperson Nafiu Habib, the suspects are relatives of the victim and lived in the same compound. The boy was reportedly lured away, and his decomposed body was later recovered by police. The authorities have urged parents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities.
What happened
- Yahaya Zubairu and Babangida Muhammad, both 20, allegedly conspired to kidnap and murder their nine-year-old relative, Barhama Abubakar.
- The victim was kidnapped on March 21, 2026, with a ransom of N1,000,000 demanded.
- Police arrested the suspects and recovered the victim’s decomposed body, confirmed dead by medical examination.
- The suspects confessed, stating they targeted the victim’s father, believing he had a lot of money.
- The case will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, and the police have called for public vigilance and information on similar crimes.
