Boy Kidnapped in Taraba State Found in Lagos

A young boy who was reportedly kidnapped in Taraba State has been found wandering the streets of Mile 2 in Lagos, sparking relief and concern among community members.

The news was shared by a Facebook user, Yakubu Ali Nicodemus, who posted a public announcement detailing how the boy approached him under the Mile 2 bridge. According to Nicodemus, the boy said he was abducted while returning from the farm nearly a week ago.

In his post, Nicodemus wrote:

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT. This boy met me this morning at Mile 2 under bridge, Lagos. He said he was kidnapped while returning from farm about a week ago. He said his name is Daddy Friday from Tudun Baikan around Mararaban Baisa axis. I have made arrangements for his return back to Taraba. Anyone who can identify him should contact me or Arc. Mono Bello .Let’s ensure that our kids are not left alone. Thank you!,”

In a follow-up, a man named Bwakyauten Tank Yerima claimed to have identified the boy, stating that he is the son of an Igbo man, with his mother hailing from Taraba State.