The police in Abuja have rescued two residents of Grow Homes Estate, Kuchibuyi village in the Byazhin area, who were abducted by suspected kidnappers on May 26.
According to a statement from the FCT police command spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, the police received a distress call around 1 a.m. on May 26 from officers stationed outside the estate. The officers reported an attack by armed assailants and requested immediate backup.
Upon swift deployment to the scene, it was discovered that the armed attackers had breached the estate through the rear perimeter fence and forcefully abducted two victims.
The responding Police officers exchanged gunfire with the attackers for about 40 minutes, and rescued one of the victims, identified as Chinyere Joe. Unfortunately, the attackers escaped with the second victim.” Adeh said.
The police spokesperson stated that the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit, working in partnership with the army and other security agencies, has launched an operation to track down the fleeing suspects and ensure the safe rescue of the remaining abducted victim.
She called on residents of the area to stay alert, cooperate with law enforcement, and promptly report any suspicious activity or emergencies through these emergency numbers: 08032003913, 08028940883, and 07057337653.
