Operatives attached to the FCT Police Command have arrested 11 kidnappers in the last month with the investigation ongoing, and some of the arrested kidnappers assisting police in effecting the arrests of fleeing members
Nigeriacrime.com learned that the police successfully rescued and reunited some of the abducted victims with their family members.
Spokesperson of the Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh said, “The FCT Police Command is fully aware of the news making the rounds about abducted and kidnapped persons in the communities of the Federal Capital Territory.
“The Command can confirm that there were reported cases of abduction/kidnapping within the Territory which heralded swift response from the Police who successfully rescued and reunited some of the abductees back with their family members.
“Equally the Command has arrested 11 kidnappers in the last month, the investigation is ongoing, and some of the arrested kidnappers are assisting police to effect the arrests of fleeing members
The Command wishes to state clearly that the figures/ numbers in the news making the round are inaccurate and misleading, as it may incite panic in the public.
“The Commissioner of Police FCT, CP Haruna Garba wishes to reiterate the Command’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property of all and ensuring residents of the FCT sleep with their eyes closed.
“He equally advises those circulating misleading information to create the impression that there is a sense of insecurity in FCT are not helping the issue.
“As a Nigerian, you must partner with the Police and other security agencies to make the city safer instead of creating trepidation in the minds of the people.
“FCT remain the safest place in the country.
“Members of the public are therefore advised to give information to the Police, in doing so you May be Saving life and property.
“The CP urges members of the public to promptly report distress calls and complaints through the following emergency lines: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653, and 08028940883. Additionally, the Public Complaint Bureau (PCB).”