Imposters posing as vigilante members abduct four persons in FCT
By Faith AM
No fewer than seven Imposters posing as vigilante members abducted a man and three members of his family at the Chikakore community of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT on Monday.
Reacting to the incident, the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Police Command says it has commenced a manhunt on the case of abduction and assault in the area.
This was contained in a statement by the Command Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh and made available to newsmen on Monday.
According to her, “On 27th January 2025, at about 1:00 A.M., the FCT Police Command received a distress call regarding a case of abduction and assault in the Chikakore community. FCT Police operatives were swiftly deployed to the scene.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that seven unknown men, disguised as vigilante members and armed with machetes and sticks, attacked the residence of the victim.
“The suspects deceived the victim into opening his gate, after which they abducted him and three members of his family.
“A neighbor who attempted to intervene sustained injuries during the attack and was promptly rushed to Kubwa General Hospital for medical attention.
“The FCT Police Command has commenced a comprehensive search and rescue operation aimed at securing the safe recovery of the abducted victims and apprehending the perpetrators of this criminal act.
“The FCT Police Command calls on residents of the Chikakore community and the public to remain calm and vigilant.
“Any useful information that could assist the investigation and rescue efforts should be promptly reported to the police via the emergency lines: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653, and 08028940883. Residents can also report incidents through the Public Complaint Bureau (PCB) number: 09022222352,” SP Josephine Adeh, added.
