N10m Ransom : 26-Year-Old Woman Arrested For Kidnapping Her Three-Year-Old Niece

The Zamfara State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old woman, Saadiya Sahabi, for allegedly kidnapping her three-year-old niece, Nabila Abdulganiyu, keeping her in captivity for about two weeks and demanding ₦10 million ransom from her parents.

The suspect is reportedly the victim’s paternal aunt and younger sister of her father, Abdulganiyu Sahabi.

The police said the father reported his daughter missing to detectives at the State Intelligence Department (SID) on October 30, 2026, stating that she had been abducted by an unidentified person two days earlier.

On October 29, he reportedly received a call from a concealed number, with the caller claiming to be holding his daughter and demanding ₦10 million for her release.

Following the report, the Commissioner of Police in Zamfara, A.M. Bello, directed the SID to investigate and ensure the child’s safe recovery.

In a statement on Friday, police spokesperson DSP Yazid Abubakar disclosed that intelligence gathering, technical analysis and collaboration with strategic partners led to the suspect’s arrest on November 10 at Bela District, Bungudu Local Government Area. The little girl was also rescued safely.

Preliminary investigations reportedly established that Saadiya and the victim’s father share the same biological father but have different mothers.

“During interrogation, the suspect allegedly confessed to her involvement in the crime,” the statement said.

Police added that investigations were ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the kidnapping and identify other possible accomplices.

The rescued child underwent medical examination before being reunited with her parents on November 12.

The police also urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious movements and activities to security agencies.