Federal Capital Territory Police Command acting on credible intelligence has arrested six suspected kidnappers along the Apo area in the state.
ASP Mariam Yusuf, FCT Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), made this known in a statement on Sunday.
Yusuf disclosed that the suspects were arrested following credible intelligence reports that they had kidnapped three persons.
They were apprehended by police operatives on routine patrol, while trying to relocate one of their victims.
She said that further investigations led to successful rescue of two other victims who identified the suspects as kidnappers.
ASP Mariam gave the identities of the suspects as Frank Ozor (26), Nweke Uche (19), Chester Uzor (25), Chukwu Bethrand (27), Chukwu Samuel (25) and Kelechi Ngene (26).
The PPRO noted that the command had deployed covert and overt crime fighting strategies to strengthen security across the FCT, especially troubled areas.
She added that a strategic counter kidnapping operation has also been launched to checkmate emerging security concerns in the territory, stressing;
Furthermore, the command is working closely with sister security agencies, key stakeholders and community leaders to rid the FCT of criminal elements.
While urging residents to remain calm and law-abiding, ASP Yusuf enjoined FCT residents to report any suspicious persons or activities around their vicinity at the nearest Police Division.
