Six suspected kidnappers have been arrested by the Federal Capital Territory police command along Apo axis.
The suspects were identified as 26-year-old Frank Ozor, 19-year-old Nweke Uche, 25-year-old Chester Uzor, 27-year-old Chukwu Bethrand, 25-year-old Chukwu Samuel and 26-year-old Kelechi Ngene were arrested following a prior credible intelligence recieved by the command.
This was contained in a statement released by the spokesperson of the FCT police command, ASP Yusuf Mariam.
The PPRO added that their arrest led to the successful rescue of two other victims who identified the suspects.
“Consequently, the command has deployed covert and overt crime-fighting strategies to strengthen security across the FCT, especially areas with cumbersome terrain. “In addition, the command has launched a strategic counter-kidnapping operation to checkmate the emerging security concerns.
Furthermore, the command is working closely with sister security agencies, key stakeholders and community leaders to rid the FCT of criminal elements.
While urging residents to remain calm and law-abiding, the command enjoins FCT residents to report any suspicious persons or activities around their vicinity at the nearest Police Division or report the same through any of the FCT Police Command Control numbers: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653, and 08028940883.”the statement read.
