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By ADA JOY, Abuja-
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have successfully rescued 14 victims kidnapped in the Gauraka region in Niger during a joint operation on the Byhazin-Bwari axis in Abuja.
FCT Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) ASP Mariam Yusuf disclosed in a statement Thursday in Abuja.
She said the joint operation was carried out in conjunction with the Department of State Services (DSS) and local FCT hunters.
ASP Yusuf said the operation, led by the CTF Police Command’s anti-kidnapping squad, combed the forest, engaged in a fierce duel with the suspected kidnappers, dislodged them and arrested two suspects removal.
She said other suspects escaped with gunshot wounds, adding that the exhibits recovered from the kidnappers’ pit were two AK-47 magazines and cooking utensils.
ASP Yusuf said the victims who appeared fragile after several days in captivity were currently receiving medical treatment at the police medical center.
She said the FCT Police Commissioner (PC), Mr. Bala Ciroma, pledged the command’s commitment to ensure the protection of lives and property within the FCT.
The PPRO said the command would continue to partner with sister security agencies and key community stakeholders to fulfill their obligations.