Fleeing Kidnapper Kills Four Persons In Abuja – Police

The Police in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have said one fleeing kidnapper killed four persons along Kwal-Kaita axis while scampering for safety during counter-kidnappng operations by the force.

It said the incident happened on Sunday 8th December, 2019 along the Kwali-Kaita, a suburb in the Federal Capital Territory.

According to a statement signed by Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Yusuf Mariam said the swift intervention of the police operatives led to the immediate arrest of one of the suspected kidnappers while efforts are on top gear to apprehend his cohorts.

Commissioner of Police, Bala Ciroma, however, assured residents in FCT and its environs that the Police would provide maximum security during and after the yuletide.

The statement read: “In furtherance of efforts to wipe out kidnappers from the FCT particularly along Kwali-Kaita axis, the FCT Police Command has continued with the Counter-Kidnapping Operations which has yielded positive results.

“However, the operation using overt /covert means has dismantled their camps and dislodged their bases prompting them to seek refuge. Hence, the fleeing kidnappers while scampering for safety entered the highway shot at an oncoming vehicle and killed four persons along that axis on Sunday 8th December, 2019.

“While commiserating with the families of the deceased, the Command wishes to reiterate its unflinching commitment to provide maximum security for residents and stakeholders to have a hitch-free Yuletide, ” the statement noted.