Police operatives in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have foiled a kidnap attempt in Guto village, a community in the Bwari Area Council of the city.
The spokesperson for the state police command, Josephine Adeh, said in a statement the kidnap attempt was foiled in the early hours of Thursday.
She said the command received a distress call at 1:10 a.m. that suspected armed attackers, numbering about 30, had invaded the community in an attempt to abduct a resident and his family.
“Responding swiftly, the Bwari Division’s Surveillance Team, in conjunction with the Inspector-General of Police (I-G) Special Intervention Squad (SIS), mobilised to the scene.
“Upon sighting the police team, the attackers opened fire, and the officers responded with superior firepower, engaging the attackers in a heated gun duel.
“In the ensuing firefight, the police team neutralised two of the assailants, while the remainder fled into the surrounding bushes and mountains for safety.
“Tragically, one police officer sustained a fatal gunshot injury during the exchange and was rushed to Bwari General Hospital, where he was confirmed dead by a medical doctor,” she stated.
