Despite Collecting Ransom, 20-yr-old Boy Kills Police Officer’s Son
The Bauchi State Police Command hereby announces the successful arrest of a suspect in the kidnapping and murder of 12-year-old Christopher Bala in Magama Gumau town. The victim who was abducted while on an errand is the biological son of a Police officer, ASP Bala Yarima of Gumau Division, Bauchi State Police Command.
Swift Action Following Abduction
On March 21st, 2024, at approximately 0800hrs, the Bauchi State Police Command received a distress call regarding the abduction of Christopher Bala, son of ASP Bala Yerima, from Gumau town. Upon receiving the report, detectives from the Toro Division immediately responded to initiate a rescue operation and apprehend the perpetrators of the act.
Investigation Leads to Arrest and Confession
Preliminary investigations which identified 20-year-old Magama Gumau resident Rabi’u Adamu as the prime suspect, revealed alarming details of extortion and blood relation between the suspect, victim and victim’s family.
Adamu eventually confessed to the kidnapping and the tragic murder of young Christopher.
He admitted to having extorted a two hundred thousand Naira (NGN200,000) ransom from the victim’s father, ASP Yarima.
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He admitted that fearing that the murdered Christopher recognized him, he went ahead to strangle the 12-year-old victim and buried the body in a shallow grave at Bazale village hill.
Unearthing the Truth and Pursuing Justice
Following established procedures, the Bauchi State Police Command exhumed the victim’s remains. A postmortem examination conducted at the General Hospital Toro confirmed the cause of death as strangulation.
Subsequently, the case has been transferred to the Criminal Investigation Department for a comprehensive investigation, following a directive by the state commissioner of police.
The Bauchi State Police Offer Condolences
The Commissioner of Police expresses deepest condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of Christopher Bala. The Command assures them that a relentless pursuit of justice is underway.
He also called on Households to be more vigilant over the people they keep close particularly family and friends for the safety and security of their immediate family.
He assured of the police’s unwavering and relentless efforts in sustaining the battle against crime and criminality in the state.
*SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, Anipr*
*Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO)*,
*For; Commissioner of Police,*
*Bauchi State Command*
