The Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Grace Iringe-Koko, disclosed this in a statement.

The kidnappers were identified as Hassan Mohammed (20) of Wandigah Town, Mandagali, Borno State; Bello Abubakar (25) of Roundabout Maura, Sokoto State; and Yusuf Ahmed (23) of Hazari LGA, Bauchi State.

According to Grace Iringe-Koko, the arrests followed an investigation into the abduction of Humphrey Wagbara of Igwuruta-Atali.

The PPRO said the suspects also kidnapped one Mercy Chinyere at the same location, where they also collected a ransom of N3,500,000 before releasing her.

Iringe-Koko said during interrogation, the suspects voluntarily confessed to their involvement in multiple kidnappings in the State.

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Iringe-Koko added that the suspects and exhibits remain in police custody while detectives track other fleeing members of the syndicate and search for additional weapons.

According to Iringe-Koko, George committed the offence on September 6, 2025, after luring the minor while she was sent on an errand by her aunt.

Source: Punch