FCT joint coded operations rescue 14 kidnap victims Byhazin-Bwari hills
The Police Command of the Federal Capital Territory in collaboration with the DSS and Local Hunters successfully rescued fourteen (14) victims kidnapped at Gauraka area of Niger State during a joint operation at Byhazin-Bwari axis.
- The Joint Operation led by the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Squad combed the forest, engaged in a fierce gun duel with suspected kidnappers ,dislodged them and arrested two (2) kidnap suspects while others escaped with bullet wounds. Exhibits recovered from the kidnappers’ den are: two(2) AK-47 magazines and cooking utensils.
- The victims who appeared frail after several days in captivity are currently receiving medical attention at the Police Medical Facility.
- In view of the above, the Commissioner of Police CP. Bala Ciroma wishes to reassure FCT residents of the Command’s undeterred resolve towards the protection of lives and property within the FCT ,through continuous partnership with sister security agencies and key community stakeholders.
- Furthermore, the Command implores residents to report all suspicious movements, emergency or distress, through these numbers: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653 and 08028940883 and to report the conduct of Police Officers, call the Public Complaint Bureau (PCB) Line : 09022222352
Asp Yusuf Mariam,
Police Public Relations Officer,
For: The Commissioner of Police
FCT Police Command,
Abuja
