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DSS Arrests Five Over Kidnap, Murder of One-Year-Old in Kano

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested five suspects in connection with the abduction and gruesome murder of a one-year-old girl, Sakina Mamuda, in Duhun Bake village, Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State.

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, in a statement issued Thursday evening by his spokesperson, Sanusi Dawakin-Tofa, commended the swift and decisive action of the DSS in tracking down the suspects.

According to the statement, the suspects kidnapped the infant and demanded ransom from her family before tragically killing her and disposing of her body in an abandoned open well.

The arrested suspects—Zailani Rabiu, Hafizu Yusuf, Abubakar Abdulkareem, Umar Lawan, and Amadu Salisu—are all from the same local community as the victim. They are currently under investigation for alleged criminal conspiracy, kidnapping, and homicide.

During a joint press briefing at the Government House in Kano, the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Haruna Dederi, alongside the Commissioner for Information and other top officials, assured the public that the suspects would be prosecuted without delay and that justice would be served swiftly.

Governor Yusuf expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss and praised security agencies, particularly the DSS, for their prompt response. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to bolstering security through enhanced intelligence gathering, logistics support, and inter-agency collaboration.

“This senseless tragedy has shaken us deeply. I commend the DSS for their swift and decisive action. We will not rest until those responsible face the full weight of the law,” the governor said.

The heartbreaking incident has sparked widespread outrage and calls for justice, as residents and rights advocates demand firm action against those who target and harm children.

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