By Ismaila Jimoh, Abuja
FCT Police Command has said that following the reported case of abduction and assault in Chikakore community of Kubwa, a satellite town under Bwari Area Council, it has commenced a comprehensive search and rescue operation towards safe recovery of the abducted victims and apprehend the perpetrators of the criminal act.
This is contained in a statement made available to journalists by the Spokesperson of FCT Police Command, Josephine Adeh on Monday in Abuja.
The statement reads: ” 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 unknown men, disguised as vigilante members and armed with machetes and sticks, attacked the residence of the victim. The suspects deceived him 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 Command calls on residents of the Chikakore community and the general public to remain calm and vigilant, and not to hesitate in giving the Police useful information that could assist the investigation and rescue efforts.
