2 killed, victims rescued as police foil kidnap attempt in Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has announced that its operatives successfully thwarted a kidnapping attempt in Kobi Village, a suburb of Abuja, on Monday.

According to the command, the swift response of its officers prevented the criminals from executing their plan, ensuring the safety of residents in the community.

Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the Command, SP Josephine Adeh, in a press statement, late on Tuesday night, said: “On September 15, 2025, at about 9:15 p.m., the FCT Police Command received a distress call reporting gunshots along Kobi Village Road in Kpaduma III. “Acting swiftly, the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ajao S. Adewale, psc, mnips, personally led a response team comprising the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations), the Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of the Rapid Response Squad, and the Divisional Police Officer, Asokoro Division, to the scene.

“On sighting the police team, the assailants opened fire, using two female victims as human shields to escape. The Police team however, continued to engage them in a fierce chase, successfully rescuing the two female victims unhurt.

“Regrettably, two local security from the community vigilante sustained gunshot injuries. They were immediately evacuated to the National Hospital, where one was confirmed dead by a medical doctor, while the other remains under medical care and is responding to treatment.”

She said the CP has commended the bravery of the officers involved, while extending heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased vigilante.

“He further urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report strange faces or suspicious activities within their environment for a swift police response through the Command’s emergency lines: 08032003913, 07057337653, 08061581938,” the spokesperson added.