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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has rescued Promise Eze, a 25-year-old lady, from a suspected armed robber and ritualist in a lodge positioned in Wuse, Abuja. The suspect stays at massive as authorities intensify their manhunt.
Sufferer Discovered Certain and Unconscious
FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed in a press release on Sunday that officers responded to a misery name from the lodge employees on January 31, 2025, at round 11:30 AM.
Upon arrival, the police discovered Eze tied to a chair, together with her mouth coated with plaster tape, in an unconscious state. She was rushed to Wuse District Hospital, the place she later regained consciousness.
How the Suspect Lured the Sufferer
Investigations revealed that Eze had checked into the lodge on January 30 with a person who recognized himself as Emmanuel Okoro from Lagos State. Nonetheless, she later disclosed that they’d met on-line, the place the suspect used the alias Michael Prince and claimed to be an oil firm worker from Delta State.
Based on police stories, the suspect allegedly brandished a dagger, tied her arms and legs, taped her mouth shut contained in the lodge lavatory, and fled together with her two cellphones. Earlier than escaping, Eze reportedly overheard him talking to accomplices, stating that he was regrouping earlier than returning to βend the job.β
Police Intensify Manhunt for the Suspect
The FCT Police Command has launched a full-scale manhunt for the suspect and is urging the general public to supply any helpful data that would result in his arrest.
Police Warn Residents Towards On-line Scams
FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Olatunji Disu, condemned the incident and warned residents, particularly younger girls, to be cautious when assembly folks on-line. He reassured the general public of the policeβs dedication to security within the FCT.
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