Son, Grandson Kidnap Father Twice For N6.5 Million Ransom

The Kaduna Police Command has disclosed that the kidnapping of an elderly man, Alhaji Rabo Jelani, was allegedly masterminded by his son, Yusuf Rabo, and his grandson, Ali Haruna, who is currently at large.

According to the police on Tuesday, the suspects in custody, Yusuf Rabo (son) and Musa Adamu, were arrested following investigations into the abduction of Alhaji Rabo Jelani.

Police investigations revealed that Yusuf Rabo conspired with Musa Adamu and Ali Haruna, the victim’s grandson, who is currently at large, to abduct the elderly victim for ransom over claims that he possessed substantial wealth and livestock.

It was also established that the syndicate procured and deployed multiple AK-47 rifles for their operations, with Ali Haruna allegedly supplying one of the firearms belonging to his father, while additional weapons were sourced by other members of the gang. One AK-47 rifle with an empty magazine was recovered during the operation.

“Findings revealed that the victim was abducted on separate occasions and taken to forest locations where ransom negotiations were coordinated by Yusuf Rabo himself. The first abduction reportedly yielded a ransom payment of Two Million Naira (N2,000,000), while a subsequent operation generated Four Million Five Hundred Thousand Naira (N4,500,000),” said the police.

The syndicate has also been linked to other violent crimes within the area, including the kidnapping of a trader identified as Mr Iyke and an armed robbery attack along the Kagoma axis during which commuters were dispossessed of cash and valuables.

Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect, Ali Haruna, and recover additional weapons and exhibits connected to the crimes.