By Ade Iyamoye
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Police Command has successfully rescued several kidnapped victims and neutralized multiple gunmen following a violent abduction incident in the Guzape-Abacha area of Abuja.
Security expert Zagazola Makama revealed on Thursday, February 27, that armed assailants stormed the community on Tuesday, February 25, abducting several residents and abandoning two vehicles at the crime scene.
In a swift and coordinated response, the police launched an intense operation, engaging the kidnappers in a fierce gun battle that left many of them wounded and forced to flee.
Most of the abducted victims have since been freed.
Among those rescued is a lawmaker, Shagala Samuel, who was found in Yelwa Forest, near Gbagalape village in the Nyanya Mine area of Nasarawa State.
Another victim, Nsiyan Eyang, who was abducted near the Nyanya hills on Sunday, February 23, was safely recovered on Wednesday, February 26, around 8:30 p.m.
The FCT Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, assured residents that security forces are in pursuit of the fleeing kidnappers, with the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) taking over the case.
He urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to law enforcement for immediate action.
