The Federal Capital Territory Police Command reported on Sunday that they successfully rescued two people who were kidnapped from Guto village in Bwari Area Council. According to reports, armed men raided the village early on Sunday and abducted the victims.
In a statement released on Sunday, Josephine Adeh, the spokesperson for the command, disclosed that the police Anti-Kidnapping Unit and the Department of State Services swiftly responded to the incident. They pursued the kidnappers immediately after the abduction and engaged them in a gunfight. Adeh stated, “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 the DSS hunters, trailed and advanced on the assailants, tactically ambushing them at the Gauraka Forest, Niger State, bordering the FCT.’’
The joint operation of the security forces led to a fierce exchange of gunfire with the kidnappers. This encounter forced the kidnappers to flee, abandoning their victims. Adeh explained, “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, and the two kidnapped victims were rescued unhurt. While the victims have since been reunited with their families, the Commissioner of Police, FCT, Benneth C. Igweh, reaffirms the command’s unflinching commitment to maintaining peace and security in the nation’s capital. He also urges the residents to be vigilant and take advantage of the police emergency lines in reporting suspicious activities.”
The successful rescue operation demonstrated the police’s dedication to protecting the lives and property of residents in the Federal Capital Territory. The swift response and effective coordination between the FCT Police Command and the Department of State Services were crucial in ensuring the safe recovery of the kidnapped victims. The Commissioner of Police, Benneth C. Igweh, emphasized the command’s unwavering commitment to maintaining peace and security in the nation’s capital. He urged residents to remain vigilant and utilize police emergency lines to report any suspicious activities promptly.
Overall, the rescue operation at Guto village highlights the bravery and effectiveness of the FCT Police Command and the Department of State Services in combating crime and ensuring the safety of residents.
