A three-year-old girl abducted in Zamfara State has been rescued after spending about two weeks in captivity.
The victim, Nabila Abdulganiyu, was rescued following the arrest of her 26-year-old paternal aunt, Saadiya Sahabi, over the alleged kidnapping.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Yazid Abubakar, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday.
He said the suspect was arrested on November 10, 2026, at Bela District in Bungudu Local Government Area, following intelligence-led investigations.
Abubakar explained that the victim’s father reported her abduction on October 28, while a caller later demanded a ransom of ten million naira for her release.
He said preliminary investigations identified the suspect as the victim’s aunt, who allegedly confessed to the crime during interrogation.
The rescued girl was medically examined before being reunited with her parents on November 12.
Abubakar added that the investigation continues to identify other possible accomplices and urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to security agencies.