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FCT POLICE FOIL KIDNAPPING ATTEMPT IN BYAZHIN, RECOVER AK-47 RIFLE AND AMMUNITION. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 PRESS RELEASE


FCT POLICE FOIL KIDNAPPING ATTEMPT IN BYAZHIN, RECOVER AK-47 RIFLE AND AMMUNITION


On Thursday, 4th June, 2026, at approximately 12:34 a.m., operatives of the FCT Police Command attached to the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit, acting on intelligence reports indicating the presence of suspected kidnappers around the Redeemed Church area of Byazhin, near Paze Hills, swiftly mobilized to the location in a coordinated response led by the Officer Commanding (OC), Anti-Kidnapping Unit.


Upon arrival, the operatives discovered that the armed suspects were attempting to forcefully gain entry into a house with the intention of abducting the occupants. 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.


Exhibits recovered from the scene include:

• One (1) AK-47 rifle;

• One (1) AK-47 magazine; and

• Seven (7) rounds of live ammunition.


The intended victim, identified as Mr. Samson and his wife, were rescued unharmed and evacuated to safety. They were subsequently taken to General Hospital, Gwarinpa, where they received medical attention for trauma-related distress before being placed under protective custody.


The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, PhD, fcai., commends 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. He also ordered enhanced surveillance patrols within the area to forestall any further criminal activities.


Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and continue providing timely information to aid security agencies in anti-crime operations.

FCT Police Command emergency numbers: 08032003913, 07057337653.


SP Josephine Adeh, anipr., mipra.

Police Public Relations Officer,

FCT Police Command, 

Abuja.

5th June, 2026.

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