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Abuja family of four abducted, police takes Egbetokun’s steps as probe begins

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has launched an investigation into the abduction of a family of four at the Chikakore community in the Bwari Area Council.

 

A security guard in the area, who spoke to the Newsmen on the condition of anonymity, said four individuals had been confirmed kidnapped at the moment.

 

The security personnel stated, “The attack happened this morning, but for now, we have only been able to confirm the abduction of four persons.”

 

However, the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, confirmed the attack on Monday.

 

Adeh disclosed in a statement that some unknown gunmen numbering seven disguised as vigilante members and invaded the community in the early hours of Monday before abducting the victims.

 

The suspects were also said to have been armed with dangerous weapons while carrying out the operation.

 

The statement read, “On January 27, 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. The 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 the victim into opening his gate, after which they abducted him and three members of his family.”

 

Adeh further stated that a neighbour who attempted to intervene sustained injuries during the attack and was promptly rushed to Kubwa General Hospital for medical attention.

 

She added that efforts were ongoing to rescue the victims following a comprehensive search and rescue operation by the police.

 

“The FCT Police Command has commenced a comprehensive search and rescue operation aimed at securing the safe recovery of the abducted victims and apprehending the perpetrators of this criminal act.

 

“The FCT Police Command calls on residents of the Chikakore community and the general public to remain calm and vigilant.

 

“Any useful information that could assist the investigation and rescue efforts should be promptly reported to the police,” the statement added.

 

 

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Akanji Philip

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