The Nigeria Police Force in Adamawa State has arrested two suspected kidnappers linked to the abduction of a four-year-old boy in Ngballang community, located in Numan Local Government Area.
According to the police, the incident was reported on March 2, 2026, by Umar Ibrahim, a resident of Ngballang, who told officers at the Numan Police Division that his son, Ramadan, had gone out to play on March 1 but failed to return home.
Authorities said initial efforts by family members and community residents to locate the child were unsuccessful. Days later, the father reportedly received a call from an unknown number informing him that the boy had been kidnapped.
The caller allegedly demanded a ransom of ₦800,000 for the child’s release.
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Police operatives attached to the Numan Division subsequently launched an investigation which led to the arrest of two suspects identified as Sadiq Ali, 19, and Shitu Umar, 23, both residents of Lafiya in Lamurde Local Government Area.
According to the police, the suspects confessed to the crime during interrogation.
The case has now been transferred to the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit for further investigation and possible prosecution.
In a statement issued on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said the command remains committed to protecting lives and property across the state.
He also urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to the nearest police station.
