The Kano State Police Command has arrested Abubakar Isma’il, better known in the region as Sankolo, on charges of kidnapping a nine‑year‑old boy named Ubaidu Sammani. The alleged abduction took place in the Rimin Kebbe area of Kano State.
Sankolo has a reputation as a notorious thug in the northern part of Nigeria, with a history of violent crimes that has drawn the attention of local law‑enforcement agencies. His arrest follows a police operation that targeted the area after reports of the child’s disappearance surfaced.
According to police statements, the nine‑year‑old was taken from his home in Rimin Kebbe and was last seen in the company of the suspect. The authorities are now investigating the circumstances surrounding the kidnapping and the whereabouts of the child.
Kano State, located in the north‑west of Nigeria, has been grappling with rising incidents of abductions and violent crime. The arrest of Sankolo is part of a broader effort by the state police to curb criminal activity and protect vulnerable members of the community.
Police officials have urged anyone with information about Ubaidu Sammani’s location to come forward. The case remains under active investigation, with authorities working to secure the child’s safe return and to bring the suspect to full legal accountability.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>