The FCT Police Command in collaboration with the DSS and Local Hunters has successfully rescued fourteen victims kidnapped at Gauraka Area of Niger State during a joint operation at Byhazin-Bwari axis.
According to a press release signed by the FCT Police Command Public Relations Officer, ASP Yusuf Mariam, she said that the Joint Operation led by the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Squad combed the forest, engaged in a fierce gun duel with suspected kidnappers ,dislodged them and arrested two kidnap suspects while others escaped with bullet wounds.
Exhibits recovered from the kidnappers’ den are: two AK-47 magazines and cooking utensils.
The Command Spokesperson said that the victims who appeared frail after several days in captivity are currently receiving medical attention at the Police Medical Facility.
In view of the above, the Commissioner of Police CP. Bala Ciroma has reassured FCT residents of the Command’s undeterred resolve towards the protection of lives and property within the FCT , through continuous partnership with sister security agencies and key community stakeholders.
The Command further implores residents to report all suspicious movements, emergency or distress to Police.
