Female Naval Officer, 2 Others Freed From Abductors, Suspects Nabbed

THE FCT Police Command, in collaboration with the military, has successfully rescued a kidnapped naval officer and two civilians who were abducted by armed criminals in Mpape, Abuja, on March 21, 2025.

The rescue operation was carried out after heavily armed assailants attacked the Maman Vatsa Estate gate, blocked Mpape Road, and opened fire on moving vehicles before abducting the three victims at approximately 7:35 PM.

The kidnappers demanded a ransom of ₦500 million for the naval officer and ₦200 million each for the two civilians.

However, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations), FCT Police Command, DCP Isyaku Sharu, swiftly mobilized a joint operation to rescue the victims.

The operation involved the Police Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit, the Nigerian military, DSS hunters, and local hunters.

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Following an intense search-and-rescue operation across several areas in the FCT and Nasarawa State, operatives traced the suspects to a Fulani resettlement in Anguwan Mu’azu and Yelwa Hills, Nasarawa State.

Four suspects were arrested, and the victims were rescued unharmed between 2:00 AM and 5:30 AM on March 23, 2025.

Additionally, ₦3.2 million, suspected to be ransom money from previous kidnapping operations, was recovered from the suspects.

The rescued victims are currently receiving medical attention at the Nigerian Army Clinic and are in stable condition. Efforts are ongoing to track and apprehend the remaining suspects at large.

To prevent future occurrences, security deployments have been reinforced in Mpape and surrounding areas.

Residents are advised to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the Police via the provided emergency numbers.