Two kidnappers and a policeman were killed during a failed kidnapping attempt in Guto village in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the early hours of Thursday.
Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh in a statement issued Thursday said that at approximately 01:10 a.m on Thursday morning, the Command received a distress call that armed attackers, numbering about 30, had invaded the community in an attempt to abduct a resident and his family.
Responding swiftly, the Bwari Division’s Surveillance Team, in conjunction with the IGP Special Intervention Squad (SIS), mobilised to the scene.
She noted: “Upon sighting the Police team, the attackers opened fire. The officers responded with superior firepower, engaging the attackers in a heated gun duel.
“In the ensuing firefight, the Police team neutralised two of the assailants, while the remainder fled into the surrounding bushes and mountains for safety.
“Tragically, one Police officer sustained a fatal gunshot injury during the exchange and was rushed to Bwari General Hospital, where he was confirmed dead by a medical doctor. The Command deeply regrets this loss, as the officer paid the supreme price in the line of duty.”
Adeh added that FCt Commissioner of Police, Miller Dantawaye has deployed additional personnel to the affected community to strengthen security in the area and normalcy has since been restored.
He has also ordered a detailed investigation to ensure the perpetrators are apprehended.