By Ismaila Jimoh, Abuja
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barr. Nyesom Wike has rewarded the gallantry efforts of the local vigilance groups for successfully rescuing four kidnapped victims in a forest in Kwali Area Council of FCT.
Wike made the announcement of a vehicle and cash gift to the vigilance groups when the rescued victims were presented to him in Kaita, Gembu, a community Kwali, during his visit to inspect an ongoing road project in the area.
He expressed admiration for the display of brevity and courage by the vigilance groups, saying the operation vehicle and the undisclosed amount of cash gift will motivate them for more actions against insecurity.
While he urged all residents to work with the administration to ensure that criminal elements and their evil activities were eliminated, he reiterated commitment to implementing policies that are people oriented.
According to him, the rural road projects across the six Area councils were part of the efforts of President Bola Tinubu towards alleviating economic hardship of the people.
He also used the occasion to call on leaders at all levels within the communities to shun people who want to disguise as anti-government protesters but have the intention to unleash mayhem.
Chairman, Kwali Area Council, Danladi Chiya said the victims were allegedly picked from their homes in Kuje Area Council and smuggled into Kwali forest, by the kidnappers.
One of the rescued victims, Isaac Gbemu, said, “ we were in our house around midnight when we heard gunshots. Initially, we thought it was armed robbers, but when the people broke into the compound, we discovered they were kidnappers.
“ They took us away that night and brought us to the bush where we don’t know, and we have spent 3 days before the Vigilantes rescued us this morning”.
