3 accused of kidnapping infant in Kano

Three youths have appeared before a Kano magistrates’ court sitting at Gayadi Gyadi in Kumbotso LGA of the state over alleged kidnapping. They allegedly kidnapped a 4-year-old infant, Muhammad Nasir, and demanded a ransom of $180. They were, however, tracked and arrested by the police in the state. The accused, Hizbullah Salisu, Aliyu Abubakar and […]

Three youths have appeared before a Kano magistrates’ court sitting at Gayadi Gyadi in Kumbotso LGA of the state over alleged kidnapping.

They allegedly kidnapped a 4-year-old infant, Muhammad Nasir, and demanded a ransom of $180.

They were, however, tracked and arrested by the police in the state.

The accused, Hizbullah Salisu, Aliyu Abubakar and Hassan Aliyu, were charged with conspiracy, criminal offence and kidnapping.

They pleaded not guilty and Magistrate Rakiya Lami Sani ordered their remand in a correctional centre untill October 30 for re-arraignment.