The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has rescued a five-year-old woman, Miracle Yakubu, and arrested a 46-year-old man, Nawaisi Abdullahi, for her alleged abduction.
On Sunday, January 19, 2025, at about 10:00 AM, operatives from the Utako Police Division, working alongside native vigilantes, responded to a misery name relating to a person who had been seen strolling with a toddler alongside the Mobil Filling Station by Jabi Expressway.
This was detailed in a press launch shared on Monday, Jan. 20, from the Command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, titled, “FCT Police Command Rescue 5-12 months-Outdated Miracle Yakubu From Suspected Abductor, Arrest Suspect.”
A preliminary investigation revealed that Abdullahi had taken the kid with out the consent of her mom, an area akara vendor in Utako Village.
Upon interception, police operatives rescued the kid and reunited her together with her household.
“The protection and safety of all residents stay our prime precedence,” mentioned CP Olatunji Disu, Commissioner of Police, FCT Command.
“We commend the swift response of our officers and the collaboration of native vigilantes in making certain the secure return of the kid.”
The suspect is presently in custody, and investigations are ongoing to uncover the complete circumstances of the incident.
The Police Public Relations Officer for the FCT Command reiterated the Command’s dedication to sustaining a secure and safe surroundings.
“The FCT Police Command is dedicated to the security of all residents. We urge everybody to stay vigilant and report suspicious actions promptly,” she mentioned.
The Command additionally inspired residents to utilise its emergency strains for speedy help in suspicious conditions: 08032003913; 08061581938; 07057337653; and 08028940883.
In line with the Command, this profitable rescue highlights the significance of neighborhood vigilance and underscores the FCT Police’s dedication to defending its residents.
