The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, cops command states it has uncovered a kidnappers’ den in a forest within the Kuje area of Abuja.

A statement provided by the command’s representative, DSP Josephine Adeh said operatives of the command rescued at least eleven (11) abductees abducted in Gwargwada neighborhood, Kuje area of the territory on February 17, 2022.

The PPRO noted that the operation, which happened on Saturday, followed timely response by the command towards a report that some members of the neighborhood were whisked into the forest by unscrupulous and misguided criminal components.

She stated the Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory, FCT Command, CP Babaji Sunday had actually directed the operatives to additional comb the forest to detain the criminal aspects and rescue other victims.

According to her, the rescued victims are already receiving essential medical examinations and would be reunited with their families as quickly as they are confirmed medically steady.

“The Commissioner of Police, while registering the Command’s unflinching dedication to combating criminal activities and criminality in the FCT, gets in touch with homeowners to stay watchful and to cooperate with the police, especially on the performance of helpful and prompt info on any suspicious incident through the following emergency situation lines: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653 and 08028940883. While the Public Complaint Bureau (PCB) desk might be reached on: 09022222352”, she added.

DAILY POST reports that the development has set off tension in some parts of the area, especially the Kuje area, as citizens cope with fear of more possible attacks.