Security operatives foil kidnap attempt, rescue victim in Abuja

Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command in a joint operation with the navy have foiled a kidnap try and rescued the sufferer in Dobi Kwalita Space of Gwagwalada Space Council.

The spokesperson of the command, DSP Josephine Adeh, who disclosed this in a press release on Thursday March 17, in Abuja, mentioned the aborted assault and rescue of the sufferer adopted an intelligence report from residents of Dobi kwalita.

“The residents had suspected a gathering of individuals suspected to be kidnappers within the space on Tuesday,” she mentioned.

“Following the report, the tactical and intelligence belongings of the Gwagwalada Space Command and Division Police Headquarters in help of the navy swung into motion,”

The PPRO mentioned police personnel and the native vigilante had been drafted swiftly to the scene.

“In a bid to flee the aggressive development of the crew, the felony components engaged the gallant crew on gun duel who ultimately repelled them

“Within the course of, one kidnapped sufferer, Sani Dauje, a resident of Dobi Kwalita was rescued whereas an 18-year-old man suspected to be a member of the felony syndicate was arrested.

“Two firearms with breach numbers: 56-128031015, is at present within the custody of the Police and 1974HKOOO85 within the custody of the navy, whereas 44 rounds of stay ammunition had been recovered in the course of the operation,” she added.

Adeh mentioned the suspect is at present on the State Legal Investigation Division (SCID) for additional investigation, whereas efforts had been being intensified to apprehend the fleeing members of the felony syndicate.