The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) reported that on Sunday, its operatives thwarted a kidnap attempt and rescued victims in the Dawaki area of Abuja.
The Police Public Relations Officer for the FCT, SP Josephine Adeh, announced this in a statement on Monday.
Adeh stated that the kidnapping was prevented following an immediate and strategic response to a distress call about an attack by unknown gunmen in Dawaki on May 19. She noted that the Commissioner of Police for the FCT, Benneth Igweh, led the operatives who swiftly mobilized to the scene.
“Displaying remarkable bravery and coordination, the police, in synergy with local hunters, advanced on the assailants, tactically ambushing them at Ushafa Hill via Bwari and Shishipe Hills via Mpape,” Adeh said. “This led to a fierce gun duel in which the hoodlums were overwhelmed by the operatives’ firepower, forcing them to flee with various bullet injuries, and the victims were rescued.”
She added that one of the rescued victims is currently receiving medical attention in the hospital.
The FCT Police Command spokesperson reaffirmed the command’s steadfast dedication to maintaining peace and security in the FCT and mentioned that search operations are ongoing to rescue other hostages who fled the scene during the shootout.
Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Dawaki Rock Heaven Community, Tunde Abdulrahim, reported that the incident occurred at about 7:30 p.m. on Sunday.
Abdulrahim said that approximately 50 heavily armed bandits, including both men and women, invaded the community and broke into about six houses. He noted that around 20 people were abducted by the kidnappers.
