NSCDC arrests 19-year-old for abducting mother, two children

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Kwara Command has detained a 19-year-old suspected kidnapper, Abu-Umar, for prosecution.

The State Commandant of NSCDC, Umar Mohammed, confirmed his detention at a news conference on Monday in Ilorin.

Mohammed said the suspect allegedly planned the abduction of a mother and her two children.

“The suspect was involved in the abduction of a mother, Isiaka Halimah, and her two sons, Kabir Isiaka and Hassan Isiaka, on Nov. 7, at Gidanrogo Area of Ajase-Ipo, in Ifelodun Local Government Area.

“He had previously worked for the family of the abducted victims and was tracked and arrested after the kidnappers used his phone number to contact the family.

“While Halimah has been released, the two children are still in captivity,” he said.

The Commandant reiterated the Corps’ commitment to combating criminal activities and ensuring the safety and security of residents across the state.

“We are working with other security agencies to see how the remaining children will be released,” he said.