Wednesday, September 17, 2025 - Police operatives led personally by the Commissioner of Police FCT, CP Ajao Adewale on Monday night stormed a village, Kobi, close to the Asokoro area of Abuja, engaged suspected kidnappers in a gun duel and rescued kidnapped victims.
Spokesman of FCT Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh while
confirming the rescue operation stated that during the exchange of fire, two
local Vigilantes sustained gunshot injuries.
She said, “On 15th September 2025, at about 9:15 pm., 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 Adewale, 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.
“The Commissioner of Police 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.
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