The Kano State Police command has confirmed the killing of a 10-year-old boy, who was abducted by suspected kidnappers in Kano on Monday.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Magaji Majiya confirmed the incident while speaking with newsmen in Kano on Tuesday.
Majiya said the abducted boy, identified as Musa Salisu, was a primary six pupil.
According to him, the boy was abducted by unknown assailants around 2pm on Monday at Naibawa quarters in the metropolis.
“The boy was sent on an errand within the neighbourhood around 2pm when the hoodlums abducted him,” he said.
He said two suspects had already been arrested in connection with the incident.
“The two suspects are now in police custody and as soon as investigation is completed, they will be charged to court,” Majiya said.
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