FCT Police Gun Down Kidnap Attempt, Rescue Four Victims in Abuja Forest Operation -

Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have successfully rescued four kidnapped victims following a fierce gun battle with suspected kidnappers in Abuja.

The incident, which occurred in the Yellow House area of Mpape, was reported on the night of July 8, 2026, after armed assailants stormed the community around 10:40 pm, abducting residents and leaving others critically injured.

According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the Command swiftly mobilized a joint team comprising the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, officers from Katampe and Mpape Divisions, and the 24 Police Mobile Force Squadron to track down the suspects.

Preliminary findings revealed that the attackers had shot two victims during the invasion. While both were rushed to the hospital, one of them later died from injuries sustained, while the other is currently receiving treatment.

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The kidnappers reportedly marched four captives through the rugged terrain of Jikoko Hills towards the Ushafa Forest in an attempt to evade security forces.

However, after an intense manhunt that lasted into the early hours of July 10, police operatives intercepted the suspects around the forest axis. Upon sighting the advancing officers, the kidnappers opened fire, leading to a heavy exchange of gunfire.

The police, leveraging superior tactics, overpowered the criminals, forcing them to abandon the victims and flee deeper into the forest.

All four abducted individuals were rescued unharmed and safely reunited with their families, while security operatives have continued combing the area in pursuit of the fleeing suspects.

The FCT Police Command has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding residents and urged members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities.