Kidnappers Abduct Custom Officer’s Wife, Children In Abuja Community,

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have reportedly abducted a customs officer’s wife, their three children and a relative after an incursion into the Shagari Quarters of Dei-Dei, a suburb area in Abuja, the Nigeria’s federal capital territory.

The incident, reported to have occurred on Sunday, witnessed the release of the wife, who is said to be pregnant, but the children and the relative were whisked away.

Although details of the incident are still sketchy as at the press time, sources disclosed that the assailants moved towards the Dawaki area of the city where another kidnap was recorded.

Reacting to the situation, the FCT Command in a statement confirmed the kidnap attack in Dawaki but remained mum on that of Dei-Dei.

The statement, signed by its spokesperson, Josephine Adeh read: “In an immediate and strategic response to a distress call on the attack by unknown gunmen in Dawaki on May 19, 2024, at about 11:30 AM, the operatives of the FCT police command led by the Commissioner of Police, CP Benneth C. Igweh, himself, swiftly mobilised to the scene.

“Displaying remarkable bravery and coordination, the police, in synergy with local hunters, advanced on the assailants, tactically ambushing them at Ushafa Hill via Bwari and Shishipe Hills via Mpape.

“This led to a fierce gun duel as the hoodlums were overwhelmed by the firepower of the operatives, forcing them to scamper to safety with various degrees of bullet injuries, and the victims were rescued.

“While one of the rescued victims is still in the hospital receiving medical attention, the commissioner of police, FCT, CP Benneth C. Igweh, reaffirms the command’s dedication to maintaining peace and security in the Territory, as search operations are ongoing to rescue other hostages who fled the scene during the shootout.

“Further development will be provided in due course.”