BREAKING: FCT Police Rescue Kidnapped PDP Organizing Secretary in Daring Operation

 

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed the release of Hon. Shekolo Samuel, the PDP Organizing Secretary, who was abducted by armed men along the Guzape–Abacha Barracks bypass in Abuja.

Shekolo, a former legislative aide to Senator Philips Tanimu Aduda, was kidnapped along with several other motorists and passengers on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at about 11:31 a.m.

Confirming the development in a statement on Tuesday, February 27, FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Tunji Disu, announced that Shekolo was freed at 1:33 a.m. following joint efforts by the Police, Department of State Services (DSS), local hunters, and vigilantes.

The victim was released in the Yelwa Forest area of Nasarawa State, near Gbagalape village, Nyanya Mine.

In addition to Shekolo’s release, security forces also secured the freedom of Nsiyan Chalse Eyang, who was kidnapped on February 23 at around 8:30 p.m. near the hills in Nyanya. He regained his freedom on February 26 after a similar operation.

The FCT Police Command has assured residents that efforts are being intensified to track and apprehend the fleeing kidnappers. The case has been handed over to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation.

CP Tunji Disu urged Abuja residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to security agencies to ensure public safety.

With rising concerns about insecurity in the FCT, the swift rescue of the victims highlights the ongoing battle against criminal elements in the nation’s capital.