The Federal Capital Territory, FCT Police has foiled activities of some suspected kidnappers, rescued two kidnapped victims, and unite them with their families
This feat, according to a press release signed by the Command’s Spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, is in response to the sudden attack by suspected kidnappers in Guto village, Bwari, Federal Capital Territory, FCT, on Sunday at about 01:30 p.m., where two female victims, Mart Ojadi, 15 years old, and Evelyn Chinaza, 12 years old, were kidnapped and forcefully taken to an unknown location.
She said operatives of the FCT police command from the anti-kidnapping unit swiftly mobilised to the scene, and eventually rescued the victims, who were later handed over to their families.
“Displaying remarkable bravery, the police, in synergy with DSS, and hunters, trailed and advanced on the assailant, tactically ambushing them at Gauraka Forest, Niger State, bordering FCT.
“This led to an intense gun duel as the kidnappers were overwhelmed by the operatives, forcing them to scamper to safety through the nearby bushes with varying degrees of bullet injuries, and the two kidnapped victims were rescued unhurt.
“While the victims have since been reunited with their family, the commissioner of police, FCT, CP Benneth Igweh, reaffirms the command’s unflinching commitment to maintaining peace and security in the nation’s capital.
“He also urges the residents to be vigilant and take advantage of the police emergency lines in reporting suspicious activities through: 08032003913, 08028940883, 08061581938, and 07057337653 PCB: 09022222352, CRU: 08107314192”, the statement read