The FCT Police Command has claimed that the kidnapping which took place in DeiDei outskirts of Abuja was foiled.
Spokesperson of the command, SP Josephine Adeh, made the disclosure in a statement.
Suspected terrorists invaded Dakwa, DeiDei area, a suburb along the Zuba, Suleja road in the Federal Capital Territory, between 12 and 1:30 am on Sunday, resulting in the kidnapping of four people and leaving many others injured.
According to Adeh however, “In an immediate and strategic response to a distress call on the attack by unknown gunmen in Dawaki on May 19, 2024, at around 11:30am, the operatives of the FCT police command led by the Commissioner of Police, CP Benneth C. Igweh, himself, swiftly mobilised to the scene.
“Displaying remarkable bravery and coordination, the police, in synergy with local hunters, advanced on the assailants, tactically ambushing them at Ushafa Hill via Bwari and Shishipe Hills via Mpape.
“This led to a fierce gun duel as the hoodlums were overwhelmed by the firepower of the operatives, forcing them to scamper to safety with various degrees of bullets injuries, and the victims were rescued.
“While one of the rescued victims is still in the hospital receiving medical attention, the commissioner of police, FCT, CP Benneth C. Igweh, reaffirms the command’s steadfast dedication to maintaining peace and security in the Territory, as search operations are ongoing to rescue other hostages who fled the scene during the shootout. Further development will be provided in due course.”
