Police operatives in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) rescued one hostage in the early hours of May 26, 2025, following an attack at Kuchibuyi village, Byazhin, near Grow Homes Estate.

The FCT Police Command spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the incident, stating that the command received a distress call at about 1:00 a.m. reporting an armed attack.

“Upon swift deployment to the scene, it was discovered that the armed attackers had breached the estate through the rear perimeter fence and forcefully abducted two victims,” Adeh said. “The responding police officers exchanged gunfire with the attackers for about 40 minutes and rescued one of the victims, identified as Chinyere Joe. Unfortunately, the attackers escaped with the second victim.”

Adeh disclosed that the anti-kidnapping unit, in collaboration with the army and other security operatives, has launched an operation to apprehend the attackers and rescue the remaining victim.

In a related development, two individuals kidnapped on May 22 at Ijede Creek, Ikorodu, Lagos, have regained their freedom. The Lagos State Police Command revealed that the victims were abducted by gunmen who attacked their homes situated within the creek.

Spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin explained that a swift response was initiated on the directive of Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh. “More than 15 police tactical squads, detectives, local vigilantes, hunters, and community members were deployed. The team strategically blocked all entry and exit points to the creek and adjoining forest, exerting pressure on the kidnappers,” he stated.

The coordinated efforts led to the release of the victims at about 10:00 p.m. on May 25. They have since been reunited with their families. Hundeyin noted that the police and local operatives are combing the area to apprehend the kidnappers and prevent further attacks. He urged residents, particularly those in difficult terrains around Ijede Creek, to remain vigilant and security conscious.