Police arrest six alleged kidnappers ‘while relocating victim’ in FCT

The federal capital territory (FCT) police command has arrested six persons believed to be kidnappers.

Frank Ozor, 26; Nweke Uche, 19; Chester Uzor, 25; Chukwu Bethrand, 27; Chukwu Samuel, 25; and Kelechi Ngene, 26 were arrested on Saturday.

According to a statement signed by Yusuf Mariam, police public relations officer of the command, the suspects were arrested on credible intelligence.

“The suspects who had earlier abducted three persons were arrested by eagle-eyed police operatives on routine patrol while attempting to relocate one of their victims,” the statement read.

“Further investigation led to the successful rescue of two other victims who identified the suspects.

“Consequently, the command has deployed covert and overt crime-fighting strategies to strengthen security across the federal capital territory especially areas with cumbersome terrain.

“In addition, the command has launched a strategic counter kidnapping operation to checkmate the emerging security concerns.

“Furthermore, the command is working closely with sister security agencies, key stakeholders and community leaders to rid the FCT of criminal elements.”

The police urged residents of the FCT to remain calm and report any suspicious persons or activities around their vicinity at the nearest police division or through any of the FCT police command control numbers.

In recent days, there has been a spike in kidnapping across the FCT.

Earlier on Sunday, four persons including a retired assistant comptroller of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) were abducted in Tungan Maje town in Gwagwalada.

Three days ago, kidnappers struck in Kubwa area of Abuja, abducting three persons including Okechukwu Nnodim, a journalist with PUNCH newspapers.