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Police Inaugurate Operation to Rescue Kidnap Victim in Abuja

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The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in collaboration with the Nigerian Army and other security agencies have launched a rescue operation to secure a kidnapped victim in Abuja. The operation was prompted by the fleeing of a kidnapper with a victim after one other was rescued in an estate in Byazhin area of the territory. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, stated that the rescue operation was initiated after a distress call was received by the police at 1:00am on Monday. The police officers stationed in front of Grow Homes Estate in Kuchibuyi village had reported an attack by armed assailants in the area and requested reinforcement.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Police Command in the FCT, in collaboration with the Nigerian Army and other security agencies, have launched an operation to rescue a kidnapped victim in Abuja.
  • The operation was initiated after a kidnapper fled with a victim after another was rescued in an estate in Byazhin area of the territory.
  • The kidnappers breached the estate's rear perimeter fence and forcefully abducted two victims, leading to an exchange of gunfire with deployed police officers for about 40 minutes.
  • One victim, identified as Chinyere Joe, was rescued, while the kidnappers escaped with the second victim.
  • The command's Anti-Kidnapping Unit, in collaboration with the Army and other security operatives, have launched an operation to track down the fleeing suspects and ensure the safe rescue of the remaining abducted victim.
  • FCT residents are urged to remain vigilant, cooperate with law enforcement, and report all suspicious activities or emergencies promptly to the police through the provided numbers.

Statistics:

  • The operation was initiated at 1:00am on Monday.
  • The kidnappers exchanged gunfire with deployed police officers for about 40 minutes.
  • One victim, Chinyere Joe, was rescued, while the second victim remains unaccounted for.

Sources:

  • A statement by SP Josephine Adeh, Police Public Relations Officer in the FCT.

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