The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has dislodged a transnational kidnapping syndicate and rescued 23 foreign nationals from captivity. The suspected kidnappers, who abducted the victims, demanded N230 million in ransom after luring them into Nigeria under false promises of money-spinning jobs. FCT Police spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, said police operatives arrested 14 suspects [ ]
Friday 31 October 2025
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Police Rescue 23 Kidnapped Foreign Nationals, Arrest 14 Supects
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