A serving Nigerian Air Power officer, Air Commodore John Ijudigal, has recalled two individuals held hostage by suspected one-chance operators within the Wuse Zone 5 space of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
The officer was reportedly on his manner dwelling after closing work round 7:28 p.m. when he noticed a automobile reversing at excessive velocity with individuals inside calling for assist.
In accordance with an announcement on Saturday by the Director of Public Relations and Data of the Nigeria Air Power, Air Vice Marshal, Edward Gabkwet, Ijudigal then joined one other automobile to present chase to the suspected one-chance operators and used his official automobile to dam the escape. escape route for the criminals.
He acknowledged that the motive force of the automotive, on one event, panicked and collided with the Idjudigal service automobile, inflicting important harm to each automobiles.
Gabkwet added that the collision precipitated the One Probability automobile to skid into a close-by yard and instantly afterwards, Ijudigal exited his automobile and chased one of many occupants of the One Probability taxi, who had fled into a close-by bush.
The assertion learn: “A serving officer efficiently foiled a theft/kidnapping try by suspected criminals, popularly generally known as 'one probability' in Abuja. The incident occurred on February 14, 2024 at Accra Highway, Wuse Zone 5, which led to the arrest of three of the suspects and the eventual rescue of two of the kidnapped victims.
“The incident occurred at about 7.28pm when Air Commodore Ijudigal was driving dwelling after work in his employees automotive when he instantly got here throughout a disturbing scene: an Abuja painted taxi (Mazda 323, registration BWR 232 XB) reversing at excessive velocity , with terrified passengers inside screaming for assist.
“The pursuit of the taxi was carried out by a black Toyota Land Cruiser. Instinctively, Air Commodore Ijudigal instantly joined the chase by blocking the escape route of the criminals along with his service automobile.
“The motive force of the 'one probability' automobile then panicked and collided with Air Commodore Idjudigal's service automobile, inflicting important harm to each automobiles. The impression precipitated the 'one probability' automobile to slip into a close-by backyard. Following the collision, Air Commodore Ijudigal promptly alighted from his automobile and chased one of many occupants of the 'one-chance' taxi, who had fled into a close-by bush. ”
Ijudigal, with the assistance of onlookers, arrested the suspects and handed them over to the FCT Commissioner of Police, Benneth Igweh.
Gabkwet added: “With the assistance of onlookers who gathered on the scene of the accident, the motive force of the 'one probability' automobile, along with two different suspects (a person and a lady), was apprehended, whereas two feminine victims have been rescued.
“Ijudigal then contacted the closest police station and personally ensured that the three criminals have been handed over to the FCT Commissioner of Police, Mr. Benneth Igweh, at his workplace.”
Gabkwet mentioned the Chief of Air Employees, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has since recommended the senior officer for his braveness and selfless service.
