The businessman is charged with one count of child stealing, contrary to the provisions of Section 210 of the Kaduna State Penal Code Law, 2017.
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Agrema was alleged to be part of several gangs which seized the ongoing crisis in Tiv/Junkun communities to start killing and kidnapping for ransom.
SP Sulaiman Nguroje, Police Public Relations Officer in the state, confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Yola.
The police confirmed the development on Monday to Television Continental.
The suspect presently in the custody of Operatives of the Inspector-General of Police Special Intelligence Response Team, headed by a Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari.
In the interview with the notable newspaper, Miracle, who did not state the amount paid as ransom, said the cars sold to raise the money were for him, his wife and his father.
The Commissioner, Nasarawa State Police Command, Bola Longe, confirmed the development on Thursday when he spoke with newsmen.
The kidnappers of the grandson of renowned Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, have been arrested and the three-year-old boy rescued.
Residents of some areas of Katsina State troubled by recent armed banditry and kidnapping have urged the Federal and State Government to take urgent measures to end the attacks.
The Commissioner of Police, Janet Agbede, who confirmed the rescue on Saturday, told the News Agency of Nigeria that the Police was still on the trail of the hoodlums.
The Commissioner, Abia State Police Command, Ene Okon, on Saturday confirmed the arrest of three persons suspected to be kidnappers at Obikabia community in Obingwa Local Government of the state.
Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State has revealed that his government has resolved with the military to resume full onslaught against unrepentant bandits in the state.
Enyimba Football Club have revealed the abduction of midfielder, Ekundayo Ojo.
Christiana Ekanem, a staff of University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, who was kidnapped in her home in Calabar on March 10, has regained freedom.
The Cross River State Police Command has confirmed the safe release of Akeem Ibrahim, owner of a popular night club in Calabar, popularly known as Amber Club/Kaeroke Lounge.
Justice Hakeem Oshodi of an Ikeja High Court on Friday told alleged kidnap kingpin, Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike, alias Evans, that he will have to defend himself in his criminal trial if he comes to court without legal representation.
The Cross River State Police Command has arrested three men suspected to be kidnappers in Eta-Agbor area of Calabar Municipality on Friday morning, the News Agency of Nigeria reports.
Operatives of the Inspector-General of Police Special Intelligence Response Team have smashed a kidnap gang in Imo State, which raped a Medical Doctor four times.
The Niger State Police Command has arrested 13 suspects for alleged kidnapping, armed robbery, culpable homicide and abetment of banditry in different parts of the state.
The Kaduna State Government on Friday released eight persons arrested by personnel of Operation Thunder Strike for alleged involvement in kidnapping, banditry and cattle rustling in Kagarko Local Government Area of the state.