Abuja police arrest 6 kidnappers, rescue victims

Men of the FCT Police Command, acting on credible intelligence, on Saturday, February 6, arrested six suspected kidnappers along the Apo axis of the Abuja metropolis.
A statement by FCT Police Spokesperson, ASP Yusuf Mariam, named the suspects as Frank Ozor, 26, Nweke Uche, 19, Chester Uzor 25, Chukwu Bethrand, 27, Chukwu Samuel, 25 and Kelechi Ngene 26, all male.
The suspects, who had earlier reportedly abducted three persons, were arrested by eagle-eyed police operatives said to be on routine patrol while attempting to relocate one of their victims.
It was gathered that further investigation led to the successful rescue of two other victims who later 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.
“While urging residents to remain calm and law-abiding, the Command enjoins FCT residents to report any suspicious persons or activities around their vicinity at the nearest Police Division or report the same through any of the FCT Police Command Control numbers: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653, and 08028940883.”