Another Kidnapper Arrested In Abuja

An abductee, Suleiman Sabo, has been rescued by the operatives of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command from kidnappers in Sauka, along Airport Road, Abuja, on Sunday.

The victim, who sustained injuries from being manhandled by the kidnappers, was rescued by FCT police officers at about 11:30 am on Sunday.

In a statement on Sunday, the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, said the rescued victim is currently receiving medical treatment while the suspect is in police custody.

According to the PPRO, “In a continued effort to rid FCT of Criminality, Police Operatives attached to Iddo Divisional Headquarters on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at about 1130hrs rescued another kidnapped victim, one Suleiman Sabo ‘m’, from Kidnappers in Sauka, along Airport Road, Abuja.

“During the rescue operation, one Muhammad Abel ‘m’ aged 32 from Kogi state was equally apprehended, and one LAR rifle with 10 rounds of life ammunition was recovered from him.

“The victim, who sustained some injuries from the kidnappers, is currently receiving medical attention and will 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 calls and promptly report suspicious activities through the following emergency lines: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653, and 08028940883; PCB: 09022222352.”