Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have rescued five kidnapped victims following an intensive joint rescue operation conducted in the Byazhin area of the nation’s capital.
During the rescue operation, a team comprising operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, the NPF Intelligence Response Team (IRT), and Kubwa Area Command, in collaboration with local hunters and vigilante groups, led by the FCT Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi, engaged suspected kidnappers in a gun duel, resulting in the neutralization of two suspects and the arrest of two others identified as Icheh Mohammadu and Abubakar Usman, while other gang members fled into nearby hills with varying degrees of bullet wounds.
The FCT Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh; confirmed the development through a statement issued to newsmen on Wednesday, 10 June, 2026.
“Acting on recent kidnapping incidents within Paze community in Byazhin area, the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, PhD, FCAI, personally led a clearance operation.
“On 9th June, 2026, at approximately 9:00 p.m., the joint security team launched an intensive search, clearance, and rescue operation across Paze and Byazhin communities”.
Adeh said the sustained pressure mounted on the criminal elements forced them to abandon five hostages, who were promptly rescued unharmed.
She said the rescued victims have since been taken to a nearby hospital for medical attention, while efforts are ongoing to reunite them with their families.
According to the FCT police image-maker, search operations continue across the general area and adjoining communities aimed at apprehending the fleeing suspects and dismantling the criminal network.
The Commissioner of Police, she said commended the bravery, resilience, and professionalism displayed by the operatives and supporting local security volunteers during the operation.
“He reaffirmed the Command’s resolve to combating kidnapping and other violent crimes across the Federal Capital Territory.
“Members of the public are encouraged to remain security conscious and report suspicious persons or activities to the nearest police station or through the Command’s emergency numbers: 08032003913, 07057337653”, Adeh added.
