The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has confirmed that they are actively working to rescue the girls who were kidnapped last week in Bwari Area Council.
Josephine Adeh, the PPRO of FCT, stated that the police are unable to share details about the abduction on the X platform (previously known as Twitter) as they are currently managing the situation.
It’s important to remember that six girls were kidnapped by armed men, including Najeebah, who was tragically killed by the kidnappers. Her body was left for her parents to find and bury after they were unable to pay the demanded ransom.
ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, reassured the public in a statement that “all hands are on deck” to ensure the safe return of the girls and to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future. He emphasized the need for discretion due to the sensitive nature of the operation, stating that specific details must remain confidential to avoid undermining ongoing efforts.
The statement further read, “However, the sensitivity of the situation necessitates discretion, and as a result, specific details are being kept confidential to avoid compromising ongoing operations.
“The NPF is actively engaging and contacting individuals crucial to the rescue operations and investigation.
“The objective is not only to bring perpetrators to justice but also to intensify efforts in rescue operations for victims still in captivity.
“Furthermore, recognizing the psychological impact on affected families, the Police are encouraging open communication with their operatives to provide support, information, and assistance to mitigate the psychological warfare imposed by kidnappers on the relatives and loved ones of their victims.”