GUSAU — Security forces in Zamfara State have rescued a three-year-old girl, Nabila Abdulganiyu, from nearly two weeks of captivity, dismantling an abduction plot that police say was orchestrated by the child’s own paternal aunt.
The Zamfara State Police Command confirmed that the toddler was safely recovered following an intelligence-driven operation on November 10 in the Bela District of Bungudu Local Government Area. The operation culminated in the arrest of 26-year-old Saadiya Sahabi.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Yazid Abubakar, the ordeal began on October 28 when the victim’s father formally reported her disappearance. Shortly after the abduction, unknown individuals contacted the family demanding a staggering ten million naira ransom for her safe return.
Subsequent tracking and preliminary police investigations pointed directly to Sahabi, a close relative of the victim. Authorities stated that the suspect later confessed to her involvement during questioning.
Following her rescue, young Nabila underwent mandatory medical evaluations to ensure her physical and emotional well-being before being officially reunited with her relieved parents on November 12.
Law enforcement officials have emphasized that the investigation remains active as authorities work to determine whether the suspect acted alone or had additional accomplices. In light of the incident, the Police Command has reiterated its call for heightened public vigilance, urging citizens to promptly report any suspicious activities to local security agencies to help curb similar crimes.
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