Police Rescue 23 Abducted Foreigners, Arrest 14 Suspects in Nasarawa!
Police Rescue 23 Abducted Foreigners, Arrest 14 Suspects in Nasarawa!
Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa
The FCT Police Command has successfully rescued 23 foreign nationals from a kidnappersโ den in Nasarawa State. The victims, believed to have been abducted from various parts of the FCT, were freed in a coordinated security operation that also led to the arrest of 14 suspects.
What We Know:
- The rescue operation was conducted in collaboration with local vigilantes and other tactical units.
- Victims include nationals from Asian and Middle Eastern countries who were in Nigeria for work-related purposes.
- Arms, mobile phones, and ransom-related materials were recovered from the suspects.
Quote:
โWe are committed to dismantling kidnapping syndicates and ensuring the safety of all residents and visitors.โ
โ FCT Police Commissioner, CP Benneth Igweh
Why It Matters:
- Signals improved cross-border security collaboration between FCT and Nasarawa.
- Reinforces law enforcementโs commitment to tackling high-profile abduction cases.
- May have diplomatic implications given the foreign national involvement.
What to Watch:
- Prosecution and profiling of the arrested suspects.
- Increased security measures around foreign worker settlements.
- Potential diplomatic engagement with countries of the rescued victims.
Sources:
- FCT Police Command Briefing โ Oct. 31, 2025
- Nasarawa State Security Updates
- Sele Media Security Correspondent โ North Central Zone
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