The Nigeria police operatives attached to the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Nigeria police Command have foiled a kidnapping attempt around Redeemed Christian church of God located area of Byazhin, near Paze Hills, Federal Capital Territory in a fierce gun battle that lasted for 30 minutes.
In a statement, the Command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh said the incident occurred on Thursday, June 5, 2026, at about 12:34 a.m when operatives acting on intelligence reports indicating the presence of suspected kidnappers swiftly mobilized to the locality and stopped the criminal gang.
The operatives discovered that the armed suspects were attempting to forcefully gain entry into a house with the intention of abducting the occupants when they gallantly stormed the scene.
“Upon sighting the police team, the suspects opened fire, prompting a decisive response from the police team.
“A fierce gun battle ensued for over thirty minutes, during which the police operatives successfully repelled the attackers and foiled the kidnapping attempt.
“The suspects fled into the surrounding bushes with varying degrees of gunshot wounds”, according to the police, said the intended hostages, identified as Mr. Samson and his wife, were rescued unharmed and evacuated to safety.
The statement also revealed they were subsequently taken to General Hospital, Gwarinpa, where they received medical attention for trauma-related distress before being placed under protective custody.
The statement further revealed that exhibits including one, AK-47 rifle; one, AK-47 magazine; and seven rounds of live ammunition from the criminal suspects.
Responding, the Commissioner of police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, commended the bravery and professionalism of the operatives involved in the operation and reassures residents of the Command’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property across the Federal Capital Territory.
The Commissioner also ordered enhanced surveillance patrols within the area to forestall any further criminal activities.
He encouraged FCT residents to remain vigilant and continue providing timely information to aid security agencies in anti-crime operations.
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