FCT Police foil kidnap attempt, rescue two

The FCT Police Command’s anti-kidnapping unit has rescued two female victims, Mart Ojadi, 15, and Evelyn Chinaza, 12, who were abducted by gunmen in Guto village, Bwari, on June 30, 2024.

This information was disclosed in a statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, on Sunday.

According to Adeh, the police, in collaboration with DSS officials, tracked the kidnappers to Gauraka Forest, Niger State. In a fierce gun battle, the criminals were forced to flee with injuries, leaving the victims behind.

The girls were rescued unharmed and have since been reunited with their families.

The statement read, “In response to the sudden attack by unknown gunmen in Guto village, Bwari, earlier today, June 30, 2024, 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, 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 officials, trailed and advanced on the assailants, tactically ambushing them at Gauraka Forest, Niger State, bordering FCT. This led to an intense gun duel, and the kidnappers were overwhelmed by the operatives. The kidnappers were forced to flee through nearby bushes with varying degrees of bullet injuries, and the two kidnapped victims were rescued unhurt.”

The Commissioner of Police, FCT, CP Benneth C. Igweh, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to maintaining peace and security in the nation’s capital.

He also urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the police emergency lines.