By Ado Oyeyemi
Suspected kidnappers have abducted a 10-year-old boy from his family’s residence in Tarmuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State and are reportedly demanding a ransom for his release.
The incident occurred on July 25 in Andarashi village, where four armed men allegedly invaded the home of Bukar Umar and whisked away the child.
According to security sources, the victim, identified as Abdullahi Isa, was forcefully taken from the house by the attackers, who were said to be armed with bows and arrows, cutlasses and sticks.
The assailants reportedly fled to an unknown destination shortly after carrying out the abduction.
It was gathered that the kidnappers later contacted the boy’s family by telephone and demanded a ransom in exchange for his freedom.
Following the incident, police authorities deployed operatives to the area to begin a rescue operation.
The Officer in Charge of the State Investigation Department was also directed to commence technical tracking of the telephone number allegedly used by the kidnappers in their communication with the family.
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Security sources said efforts were ongoing to rescue the victim safely and apprehend those behind the abduction.
