The Federal Capital Territory Police Command in collaboration with the troops of the Nigerian Army has rescued the victims, who were kidnapped in the Zuma 1 area in the Bwari Area Council on Tuesday, January 2.
The victims were rescued around 11:30 pm on Saturday, January 20, around a forest in Kajuru, Kaduna state.
The FCT Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a post on the Forces’ X handle on Sunday, January 21.
It reads: “Following the relentless advancement of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command's Anti-Kidnapping squad, in concerted efforts with troops of the Nigerian Army, regarding the kidnappers that struck the Zuma 1 area in the Bwari Area Council on January 2, 2024, the FCT Police have successfully rescued the victims, reuniting them with their families. The operatives accomplished this near Kajuru forest in Kaduna state around 11:30 pm on Saturday, January 20, 2024.
“The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Haruna G. Garba, psc, appreciates the Inspector General of Police, IGP Olukayode Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, for deploying the newly commissioned Special Intervention Squad. This deployment has uplifted the existing security architecture of the FCT and fostered public confidence. CP Haruna G. Garba emphasizes the command's commitment to sustaining robust security deployment in the area and other parts of the FCT for the utmost maintenance of peace for all.
“The good people of FCT are encouraged to note the following emergency lines and promptly report suspicious activities: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653, and 08028940883. PCB: 09022222352.”