8-year old girl kidnapped, killed by abductors after N3m ransom in Zaria

By NOAH EBIJE, Kaduna

Residents of Zaria in Kaduna State were thrown into mourning following the murder of an 8-year old Asma’u Shuaibu who was kidnapped and later killed by her abductors few days ago.

This incident came on the heels of little Hanifa Abubakar who was kidnapped and later poisoned to death by her teacher in Kano.

Asmau who was said to have spent 42 days in the hands of her abductors was allegedly kidnapped by one of her neighbours early December 2021.

Speaking in an interview, her father, Alhaji Shuaibu Wa’alamu told newsmen in Zaria at the weekend how his daughter was abducted.

“My daughter was abducted on the 9th of December and when she failed to return home, I lodged a formal complaint with the police.

“After some days, the abductors began to call my number and demanded for N15m. But we negotiated and I first gave them N2m.

“They collected the money in Rigasa area of Kaduna . Later, they called me again and demanded for another N1,045m as the only condition to release my daughter.

“I did not argue. But I gave the money to them.

“However, after paying the ransom as demanded on the 19th of January, they called me to tell me they killed her and switched off the phone.

‘You see since from the initial stage, I was following her abductors and doing their bidding because of the fear of losing her. Now, they have killed her.

“I know those who abducted her and killed her. They are around us. I have strong evidence. I have told the police. And they are on it. In fact the suspects have been arrested. He said.

However, as at the time of filing the report, the police has not confirmed the incident. (Saturday Sun)