FCT Police Rescues Two Kidnapped Victims

Abuja, Nigeria– Operatives of the FCT Police Command at the Asokoro Police Divisional Headquarters, have rescued two kidnapped victims.

The police rescued of the two persons later identified as Sarah Hassan and one Mrs Erima Bobo-John at Kobi Community of Abuja,

Confirming the rescue, the spokesperson of the command, SP Josephine Adeh, said the police operatives of Asokoro Divisional Headquarters swiftly swung into action and trailed the kidnappers to Nyanya/Keffi road where they were blocked by operatives of the Nigerian Army on checkpoint operations.

“On sighting the Police operatives, the bandits engaged them in a gun duel and were outlasted by the firepower of the Police which forced them to abandon the victims and scamper to safety through the nearby forest. The victims who have been reunited with their families, were rescued unhurt.

“The Command continues to enjoin residents to report suspicious activities through the following emergency lines; 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653, and 08028940883; PCB: 09022222352,” she added.