The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed the abduction of four persons in Chikakore, Kubwa, a suburb of the nation’s capital.
Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh in a statement issued Monday said the kidnappers tricked the victim to open his gate, after which he was abducted alongside three members of his family.
She said: “On 27th January 2025, at about 1:00a.m., the FCT Police Command received a distress call regarding a case of abduction and assault in the Chikakore community. 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.
“A neighbour who attempted to intervene sustained injuries during the attack and was promptly rushed to Kubwa General Hospital for medical attention.”
Adeh noted that 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 Command called on residents of the Chikakore community and the general public to remain calm and vigilant.
It said any useful information that could assist the investigation and rescue efforts should be promptly reported to the police.
Adeh said the FCT Police Command can be reached via the emergency lines: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653, and 08028940883.
She added that residents can also report incidents through the Public Complaint Bureau (PCB) number: 09022222352.