- The Commissioner explained that the suspect was apprehended after a distress call, where armed men attacked a Prado Jeep and abducted Suleiman Sabo
Th FCT Police Command announced on Wednesday the arrest of another suspected kidnapper as part of their efforts to safeguard residents.
Commissioner Haruna Garba shared details during a briefing in Abuja, revealing that the arrest took place in Sauka village on Jan. 21, with the successful rescue of the kidnapped victim.
The Commissioner explained that the suspect was apprehended after a distress call, where armed men attacked a Prado Jeep and abducted Suleiman Sabo.
The police, through Iddo Division operatives, traced and arrested the suspect, ensuring the victim’s safety.
“The effort paid off on Jan. 21 when the DPO received information that something abnormal was happening in a particular house at Sauka village.
“The DPO moved in and cordoned the house, behold, the kidnapped victim was found with the suspect, armed with a Mark IV rifle and 10 rounds of live ammunition.
“He was promptly arrested, and the arm recovered from him. The victim was rescued but with gunshot injuries,” the CP said.
Mr Garba said the victim has been admitted to hospital and is responding to treatment.
According to him, since the inauguration of the special intervention squad, there has been no report of kidnapping in the Bwari axis of the FCT.
He said all identified bandits’ routes, especially in Bwari Area Council, had been blocked by the police, adding that many suspected kidnappers and armed robbers had been arrested and their victims rescued.
Mr Garba added that several arms and live ammunition were recovered, including vehicles taken away from victims.