Police operatives from the FCT anti-kidnapping unit have rescued two kidnap victims from bandits after a shootout at a border forest between FCT and Niger states.
The spokesman of the FCT Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh, shared this information on Monday morning, noting that both victims were rescued unhurt.
Adeh said, “In response to the sudden attack by unknown gunmen in Guto village, Bwari, earlier on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at about 1.30 pm, where two female victims, Mart Ojadi, 15 years old, and Evelyn Chinaza, 12 years old, were kidnapped and forcefully taken to an unknown location, the operatives of the FCT police command from the anti-kidnapping unit swiftly mobilised to the scene.”
“Displaying remarkable bravery, the police, in synergy with DSS hunters, trailed and advanced on the assailants, 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.”
She added, “The two kidnapped victims were rescued unhurt. The victims have since been reunited with their family.”
The Commissioner of Police, FCT, CP Benneth Igweh, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to maintaining peace and security in the nation’s capital. He also urged residents to be vigilant and report any suspicious activities.
The police emergency lines for reporting are: 08032003913, 08028940883, 08061581938, and 07057337653. Additionally, PCB can be contacted at 09022222352 and CRU at 08107314192.
