Police Engages Kidnappers In A Gun Duel, Successfully Rescues Two Victims In Abuja

Two female kidnapping victims were successfully freed by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police command along the Nyanya/Keffi Road.

It was gathered that Nigerian troops intervened in the incident on Wednesday in the shortest possible time, stopping the kidnappers at a checkpoint.

Sarah Hassan and Mrs. Erima Bobo-John have been identified as the abducted victims. Details of the successful rescue operation were provided in a statement issued on Wednesday by SP Josephine Adeh, the FCT Police Public Relations Officer.

The police statement commended law enforcement agencies for their cooperative efforts, highlighting the Nigerian military’ contribution in obstructing the kidnappers’ escape path.

The police spokesperson said, “Operatives of the FCT Police Command attached to Asokoro Police Divisional Headquarters in a coordinated operation and continued effort against criminality in FCT, rescued 2 kidnapped victims in the early hours of 31st January, 2024 at about 1:00AM.

“Following the report of the abduction of two persons later identified as Sarah Hassan and one Mrs Erima Bobo-John at Kobi Community of Abuja, in the early hours of today 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,” the statement added. [CONTINUE READING HERE]