A Boy Caught After Faking Being Deaf To Pass Info To Kidnappers In Kebbi (Photo)

One Abuzaidu Abubakar Yari, disclosed this in a Facebook post on Monday, March 2, 2026.

In a shocking revelation from Kebbi State, a young boy has been arrested for allegedly pretending to be deaf for nearly a year in order to secretly gather and relay information to kidnappers.

The disclosure was made by Abuzaidu Abubakar Yari in a Facebook post on Monday, March 2, 2026.

According to Yari, the boy confessed that he, along with two others, was sent to spy on residents in the Makera Gandu area of Birnin Kebbi.

During interrogation, the boy revealed that he had been taught sign language to communicate with his accomplices. Despite currently residing in Kebbi State, he is originally from Niger State.

Yari used the incident to caution the public, urging residents to remain vigilant and cautious of strangers in their communities.

“Always be aware of your surroundings and report suspicious behavior to the authorities,” he advised.

The case highlights the sophisticated methods some criminal groups employ to carry out kidnappings and other crimes, and it serves as a reminder of the importance of community vigilance

A YEAR OF SILENCE, A YEAR OF BETRAYAL: HOW A FAKE “DEAF” INFORMANT FED KIDNAPPERS IN KEBBI

In a disturbing security revelation from Kebbi State, authorities have arrested a young man accused of spending an entire year pretending to be deaf while secretly serving as an informant for kidnapping gangs. By posing as someone living with a hearing impairment, he reportedly gained the trust and sympathy of residents, moving freely within the community without raising suspicion.

Security sources say he operated in Makera Gandu area of Birnin Kebbi, carefully observing daily routines and discreetly gathering intelligence on targeted individuals. His alleged role was not to carry out abductions himself, but to provide critical information that would enable criminal networks to strike with precision.

During interrogation, the boy reportedly confessed that he and two others were deployed for similar surveillance missions. He further claimed that those who trained them in sign language are based in Harasawa area within Birnin Kebbi, while he is originally from Niger State. The methodical planning behind the operation shows a troubling evolution in criminal tactics.

The incident has left residents shaken, exposing vulnerabilities in both community vigilance and security oversight. As criminal networks continue to exploit compassion and trust as operational tools, one pressing question remains: how long will criminals continue to manipulate our collective intelligence because of negligence within our communities and among the authorities?