The Borno State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of two kidnapped boys, aged 4 and 5, at Jan Bulo, Jere Local Government Area of the State.
Naijaonpoint reports that the Police spokesman, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, in a statement on Friday, said a report of three missing children was received at the Jere Police Divisional Headquarters on Thursday, prompting an immediate investigation.
Daso said one of the kidnap victims was dropped off that same day at the entrance of his family’s house in Jere, with a threatening note demanding ₦10 million ransom for the release of the remaining two children.
He said the security operatives strategically laid an ambush at the proposed ransom collection point, which led to the rescue of the two remaining boys.
The statement read, “On 5th December 2025, the Divisional Police Officer mobilised a team of operatives, who strategically laid an ambush at the proposed ransom collection point.
“At about 0300hrs, the abductors, upon suspecting police movements, abandoned the two remaining boys and the decoy ransom and took to flight.
“Efforts to apprehend the fleeing suspects were unsuccessful due to poor visibility at the time. The two boys were, however, successfully rescued unhurt and have since been reunited with their family.”
According to Daso, the Commissioner of Police has directed a discreet and intensive investigation to track down and arrest the fleeing suspects.
He also ordered all Tactical Commanders and Divisional Police Officers to heighten patrols, conduct aggressive stop-and-search operations, and sustain high-visibility policing to curb the recent upsurge in violent crime.
The Command also advised members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious movements and activities to the nearest police station.
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