Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have rescued an abducted victim, Suleiman Sabo from kidnappers and arrested a suspect, Muhammad Abel, from Kogi State.
Spokesperson of the command, SP Josephine Adeh, who disclosed this in a statement said the kidnapped victim was rescued at Sauka, along Airport Road, Abuja on Sunday, January 21, 2024.
According to the SP Adeh, the victim, who sustained injuries from the kidnappers is currently receiving medical treatment.
“In a continued effort to rid FCT of criminality, Police Operatives attached to Iddo Divisional Headquarters on Sunday 21st January, 2024, at about 1130hrs rescued another kidnapped victim, one Suleiman Sabo ‘m’, from Kidnappers in Sauka, along Airport Road, Abuja,” the statement read.
“In the rescue operation, one Muhammad Abel ‘m’ aged 32 from Kogi state was equally apprehended and one (1) LAR rifle with ten (10) rounds of life ammunition recovered from him.
“The victim who sustained some injuries from the kidnappers, is currently receiving medical attention, and would be reunited with his family once certified fit by the medical team.
“The Commissioner of Police, FCT, CP Haruna G. Garba, psc, wishes to reiterate the Command’s commitment to rid FCT of Criminality in all its manifestations and maintenance of peace for all and sundry.
“He equally urges residents to keep up swift rendition of distress call and promptly report suspicious activities through the following emergency lines ; 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653, and 08028940883; PCB: 09022222352.”