Story by Ohi Akpengbe
The Federal Capital Territory(Abuja) Police Command,in Nigeria earlier hours of Friday 18th October,2024 foiled the kidnap of a school principal in an estate between Lokogoma and Galadimawa area in Phase 3,Abuja city,Nigeria.
Commissioner of Police,CP Olatunji Disu in a press briefing at the Police headquarters on Friday,stated that the gunmen invaded the estate and kidnapped the female School principal.
The FCT Police Boss disclosed that he is sure it was planned and the kidnappers were already waiting for her(principal) to come.
CP Disu said “someone who witnessed the incident informed the Police. The Police were alerted.The vehicle of the hoodlums were identified.On sighting the Police,the hoodlums opened fire.The brave Police officers chased them into a swamp,where one of the kidnappers were arrested and others fled.
“One of the kidnappers was arrested.An Ak 47 rifle with 20 rounds of live ammunition,a Baretta pistol with 12 rounds of live ammunition and a white toyota car was recovered,the principal was also rescued”.
CP Disu thanked those that saw the incident and alerted the Police while stressing the importance of residents giving the Police useful and timely information.
CP Disu added that efforts are ongoing to apprehend fleeing members of the gang
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