Federal Capital Territory Police Rescue Two Kidnapped Victims in Abuja

In a swift operation on Sunday, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command successfully rescued two individuals who were kidnapped in the Guto village, located in the Bwari Area Council of Abuja. The victims, identified as Mart Ojadi, 15 years old, and Evelyn Chinaza, 12 years old, were abducted by gunmen who stormed the village in the early hours of Sunday morning.

According to Josephine Adeh, the spokesperson for the FCT Police Command, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the police and the Department of State Services (DSS) immediately launched a joint operation to apprehend the kidnappers. The security forces engaged the kidnappers in a gunfight, tracking them to the Gauraka Forest in Niger State, which borders the FCT.

Adeh stated, “Displaying remarkable bravery, the police, in synergy with the DSS hunters, trailed and advanced on the assailants, tactically ambushing them at the Gauraka Forest, Niger State, bordering the FCT.” The ensuing gun battle resulted in the security forces overpowering the kidnappers, causing them to abandon their captives.

As a result of the operation, both Mart Ojadi and Evelyn Chinaza were rescued unharmed and have since been reunited with their families. The Commissioner of Police, FCT, Benneth C. Igweh, commended the bravery and dedication of the security forces involved in the operation. He reiterated the command’s unwavering commitment to ensuring peace and security in the nation’s capital, urging residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the police.

This successful rescue operation is a testament to the efforts of the FCT Police Command in combating crime and protecting the lives and property of the residents. It serves as a reminder of the importance of collaborative efforts between law enforcement agencies in maintaining law and order in the society.