Police Confirms Abduction of Reverend Father In Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed the abduction of Reverend Father Matthew Dajo of St Anthony Catholic Church in Abuja.

The clergyman was reportedly abducted by unknown gunmen on Sunday at his residence in Yangoji village along Kwali axis, a suburb in the FCT.

According to a witness, who identified himself as Saleh, the abductors surrounded and invaded the clergy’s residence with sophisticated weapons.

Saleh said they gained access to his apartment by scaling through the fence while others positioned themselves outside his residence.

Saleh disclosed that the abductors shot sporadically in the air to scare neighbours as they whisked away the clergyman away through the bush at gunpoint.

“In fact, the entire community was terrified as a result of sporadic gunshot by the Kidnappers. As nobody was able to come outside because some of the Kidnappers have surrounded the house while others entered the house through the fence,” he said.

Confirming the report, ASP Maryam Yusuf, said the command had launched an operation to rescue the cleric.

She urged members of the public to remain calm, as the command was intensifying effort to liberate the victim unhurt.

“The Commissioner of Police FCT CP. Bala Ciroma has launched a manhunt to trail and apprehend the suspects.

“While urging residents to be security conscious and promptly report all suspicious movements, the Command wishes to reiterate its unflinching commitment to the protection of lives and property in the Federal Capital Territory,” she said.