Following the kidnapping of six younger ladies within the Bwari Space Council of the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria Police mentioned it’s intensifying plans to rescue the victims.
The power additionally assured Nigerians that plans are underway to stop additional kidnapping circumstances throughout the nation.
This improvement was disclosed on Saturday in an announcement signed by the Drive Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi.
This improvement comes after one of many ladies recognized as Najeebah was allegedly killed by gunmen who kidnapped her and 5 different sisters in Abuja.
Najeebah and her sisters had been kidnapped together with their father on January 9.
It was gathered that the gunmen later launched their father and requested him to go and acquire N60m ransom for the discharge of her daughters earlier than Friday, January 12.
The gangsters allegedly killed the eldest of the six ladies, Najeebah, and dumped her physique someplace for her dad and mom to bury as they may not elevate the cash.
Adejobi mentioned the IG, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the scale-up of tactical intelligence groups within the battle in opposition to kidnapping.
He mentioned: “Within the wake of the kidnapping of six younger ladies within the Bwari Space Council of the Federal Capital Territory, it’s essential to state that the police have already initiated a complete motion plan. The Armed Forces Headquarters is diligently coordinating efforts to handle this and stop additional occurrences as all fingers are on deck to rescue the victims.
“Nonetheless, the sensitivity of the scenario requires discretion and consequently particular particulars are being stored confidential to keep away from jeopardizing ongoing operations.
“The NPF is actively participating and contacting people essential to the rescue operations and investigation. The purpose isn’t solely to deliver the perpetrators to justice, but additionally to accentuate rescue efforts for the victims nonetheless in captivity.”
The police boss, nevertheless, known as on the general public to substantiate the impact of the officers by passing on helpful data to the police.
“Moreover, in recognition of the psychological impression on the affected households, the police encourage open communication with their officers to offer assist, data and help to counter the psychological warfare imposed by kidnappers on the kin and family members of their victims soften,” he urged.
In the meantime, Egbetokun on Thursday ordered the deployment of cops with supervised safety tools to be stationed on the roads and make sure the security of vacationers following the incessant kidnappings alongside the Abuja-Kaduna expressway.