Police ‘declare war’ on kidnappers as gunmen abduct NSCDC officer, wife, son in Abuja again

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has commenced a joint counter-operation against kidnapping in Abuja and its environs.

Gunmen had abducted another officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) alongside his wife and son, Wednesday night at Dafara community in Kuje Area Council.

The gun men were said to have also killed a vigilante group member, who reportedly ran into them during the attack on.

The attack came barely 72 hours after gunmen in military camouflage kidnapped nine, including an NSCDC officer, in Pegi community, a few kilometres from Dafara.

A press statement by the Police Public Relations Office (PPRO) for the command, DSP Anjuguri Manzah, Thursday, said: “The joint operation comprising the Police and other security agencies is also being extended to other identified black spots within the FCT.

“The operation is aimed at rescuing hostages, arresting the suspects and permanently checkmating the emerging security concerns especially around Kuje-Robuchi axis.

“As the security agencies are working assiduously to rescue the victims, residents are enjoined to be calm and support the ongoing operation with useful information.”

He said the police was reassuring the public that it would not relent on effort, until the activities of these hoodlums and other crimes are permanently checked.

According to him, “Further steps are also being made to engage relevant stakeholders in various communities as part of renewed effort to check this crime.”

Meanwhile, a resident of Dafara who recounted her experience said the gunmen invaded the community at about 9am via the bush and abducted the NSCDC officer, his wife and one of his children.

The eye witness, who identified herself simply as Laide, said: “The invaders came through the bush, bulldozed their way into the civil defence officer’s home and abducted him, his wife and son. A vigilante (member) who ran into them was shot dead. He has been buried today according to Islamic rites.”

Also, the Chairman of Pegi Community Development Association, Mr Taiwo Aderibigbe, who confirmed the incident, said the incident was an indication that “Abuja is under siege.”

According to him, “Abuja is under siege. That is the truth but sadly, some people are playing politics with our lives, which is uncalled for.”

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