A devastating kidnapping and murder case has shaken the community in Bauchi State, Nigeria. The Bauchi State Police Command has announced the arrest of four suspects linked to the kidnapping and murder of a six-year-old
boy, Shuaibu Safiyanu.
The police received a report from the boy’s father, Safiyanu Abdullahi, on March 20, 2025, stating that his son had
gone missing. The father also received a ransom demand of N3,000,000 from an unknown caller, which was later
reduced to N200,000.
The police launched a comprehensive investigation, which led to the arrest of four suspects: Rabi’u Muhammadu,
Samson Ozoichikelu, Muhammad Sani, and Musa Usman. The suspects are currently in police custody.
According to the police, the suspects have confessed to the crime, and the investigation is ongoing. The police have
also recovered the phone number and bank account number used to make the ransom demands.
The Bauchi State Police Command has reassured the community that justice will be served in this heartbreaking
case. The police are working tirelessly to ensure that the perpetrators face the full weight of the law.
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The community is still reeling from the shock of the boy’s murder, and many are calling for justice to be served. The
police have urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station.
The arrest of the four suspects is a significant breakthrough in the case, and the police are confident that justice will
be served. The community is eagerly awaiting the outcome of the investigation and the prosecution of the suspects.
The Bauchi State Police Command has demonstrated its commitment to tackling crime and ensuring justice is
served. The community is grateful for the police’s efforts and is hopeful that the perpetrators will face justice.
The police have urged anyone with information about the case to come forward and assist with the investigation.
