Friday, November 8

Police Rescue Victims, Arrest 6 Suspected Kidnappers in Abuja

Police FCT control phone lines: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653, and 08028940883.

By Dwelleth Morountodun

 

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police, has said, that the Command on Saturday arrested six suspected kidnappers along Apo axis in Abuja.

The suspects according to the Spokesperson of the Command, Ms. Yusuf Mariam, are: Frank Ozor 26 years, Nweke Uche 19 years, Chester Uzor 25 years, Chukwu Bethrand 27 years, Chukwu Samuel 25 years and Kelechi Ngene 26 years all male.

She said: “The suspects who had earlier abducted three persons were arrested by eagle-eyed Police Operatives on routine patrol while attempting to relocate one of their victims. Further investigation led to the successful rescue of two other victims who identified the suspects.

“Consequently, the Command has deployed covert and overt crime-fighting strategies to strengthen security across the Federal Capital Territory especially areas with cumbersome terrain. In addition, the Command has launched a strategic counter-kidnapping operation to checkmate the emerging security concerns.”

According to her, the command is working closely with sister security agencies, key stakeholders and community leaders to rid the FCT of criminal elements.

The command urged residents to remain calm and law-abiding, while enjoining residents to report any suspicious persons or activities around their vicinity at the nearest Police Division or report the same through any of the FCT Police Command Control numbers: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653, and 08028940883.

 

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