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Why I abducted my elder brother, killed his 7-yr-old son – Suspect

A suspected kidnapper, Haruna Salahatu, 30, has given reasons for abducting his elder brother, Yakubu Haruna, and killing his seven-year-old nephew at Bingiyaro area of Kaduna State.

Salahatu confessed to this crime after he was arrested by Operatives of the Inspector-General of Police Special Response Team.

Arrested along with him were Isa Yakubu and Umaru Musa.

Indeed, Musa was paid allegedly paid N10,000 for knowing about the planned abduction of Yakubu, but kept quiet about it.

Salahatu organised the gang that abducted his elder brother.

On the night of the abduction of Yakubu, the kidnappers opened fire and shot the victim’s son on his head.

He died immediately.

The kidnappers would later demand for N3 million and after negotiation, N1 million ransom was collected from Yakubu for his freedom.

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Salahatu was given N200,000 as his share of the ransom.

He was, however, busted when he started throwing money around.

Some members of his village, suspicious of him based on his sudden financial prowess, tipped-off operatives of the IRT.

The operatives launched investigation and soon found out that Salahatu had a hand in his brother’s abduction and nephew’s death.

The operatives are still looking for three other people, including a female, who worked with Salahatu to carry out the operation.

Salahatu, married with two wives, has nine children and lives in Chiaoro village in Bingiyaro area of Kaduna State.

He described himself as a farmer, who deals in tomatoes.

His father is married to two wives and has 12 children.

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