The Zamfara State Police Command has rescued a three-year-old girl, Nabila Abdulganiyu, after about two weeks in captivity and arrested her 26-year-old paternal aunt over the alleged kidnapping.

The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Yazid Abubakar, disclosed this in a statement, identifying the suspect as Saadiya Sahabi.

According to the statement, police arrested Sahabi on November 10 at Bela District in Bungudu Local Government Area during an intelligence-led operation.

The victim’s father had reported her abduction on October 28. A caller later demanded a ransom of ₦10 million for the girl’s release.

DSP Abubakar said preliminary investigations identified the suspect as the child’s paternal aunt. He added that she allegedly confessed to the crime during interrogation.

Police said officers rescued the child and arranged a medical examination before reuniting her with her parents on November 12.

The command said investigations were ongoing to identify and apprehend any other persons who might have been involved in the alleged crime.

The police urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to security agencies.