By Deborah Nnamdi
The Nigeria Police Force, NPF, Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Command, has confirmed the kidnap of four persons at Chikakore community in the Bwari Area Council.
The spokesman of FCT Police Command, Josephine Adeh, said the police have launched an investigation aimed at arresting the seven unknown gunmen who disguised as vigilante members to invade the community.
Adeh called for information that could lead to the arrest of the suspects in a statement on Monday.
According to Adeh: “On 27th January 2025, at about 1:00 A.M., the FCT Police Command received a distress call regarding a case of abduction and assault in the Chikakore community. FCT Police operatives were swiftly deployed to the scene.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that seven men, while armed with machetes and sticks, attacked the residence of the victim.
“The suspects deceived the victim into opening his gate, after which they abducted him and three members of his family.
“A neighbor who attempted to intervene sustained injuries during the attack and was promptly rushed to Kubwa General Hospital for medical attention.
“The FCT Police Command has commenced a comprehensive search and rescue operation aimed at securing the safe recovery of the abducted victims and apprehending the perpetrators of this criminal act.
“The FCT Police Command calls on residents of the Chikakore community and the general public to remain calm and vigilant.“
Any useful information that could assist the investigation and rescue efforts should be promptly reported to the police.
