FCT Police Rescue Two Women After Gun Battle With Kidnappers In Abuja
Operatives of the FCT Police Command, attached to Asokoro Police Divisional Headquarters, on January 31, 2024 at about 1 midnight rescued two kidnapped victims in a coordinated operation, its continued efforts against criminality in FCT.
Operatives of the FCT Police Command, attached to Asokoro Police Divisional Headquarters, on January 31, 2024 at about 1 midnight rescued two kidnapped victims in a coordinated operation, its continued efforts against criminality in FCT.
SP Josephine Adeh, FCT Command's Police Public Relations Officer, in a statement on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, said the rescue mission was made possible following reports of abduction of two persons who were later identified as Sarah Hassan and one Mrs Erima Bobo-John.
She said the two victims were from Kobi Community of Abuja adding that they were whisked away in the early hours of Wednesday by some armed hoodlums.
"Police operatives of Asokoro Divisional Headquarters swiftly swung into action and trailed the kidnappers to Nyanya/Keffi road where they were blocked by operatives of the Nigerian Army on checkpoint operations.
"On sighting the Police operatives, the bandits engaged them in a gun duel and were outlasted by the firepower of the Police which forced them to abandon the victims and scamper to safety through the nearby forest. The victims who have been reunited with their families, were rescued unhurt.
"The Command continues to enjoin residents to report suspicious activities through the following emergency lines ; 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653, and 08028940883; PCB: 09022222352." Adeh said.
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