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Police, DSS, Hunters Rescue 14 kidnap Victims in FCT

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By Frank Momoh

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command on Thursday said that in joint collaboration with the DSS and local hunters it successfully rescued fourteen (14) victims kidnapped at Gauraka area of Niger State.

ASP Yusuf Mariam, the FCT Police public Relations Officer, said the feat was achieved during a joint operation at Byhazin-Bwari axis of the territory.

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She said: “The Joint Operation led by the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Squad combed the forest, engaged in a fierce gun duel with suspected kidnappers dislodged them and arrested two (2) kidnap suspects while others escaped with bullet wounds. Exhibits recovered from the kidnappers’ den are: two (2) AK-47 magazines and cooking utensils.


The victims who appeared frail after several days in captivity are currently receiving medical attention at the Police Medical Facility.


On a reassuring note, she said the Commissioner of Police (CP), Mr.  Bala Ciroma wishes to reassure FCT residents of the Command’s undeterred resolve towards the protection of lives and property within the FCT, through continuous partnership with sister security agencies and key community stakeholders.

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