Police rescue kidnapped boy and arrest suspect in Maiduguri
A six-year-old boy, Alkali Musa, was rescued by the Borno State Police Command after being allegedly kidnapped in Maiduguri. The police arrested a suspect, Ali Alhaji Ali, who reportedly demanded a ransom from the boy’s parents. According to the police, the child was found unharmed and reunited with his family. Commissioner Naziru Abdulmajid praised the officers for their swift response and urged parents to stay vigilant.
What happened
- Alkali Musa was reported missing after leaving home to play on June 6, 2026 and did not return.
- The suspect contacted the boy’s parents and demanded a ransom of N200,000 for his release.
- On June 7, 2026, the police received a report and launched an intelligence-led operation.
- The suspect, Ali Alhaji Ali, was arrested and the boy was rescued unharmed.
- Commissioner Naziru Abdulmajid commended the officers and encouraged the public to report suspicious activities.
