The Federal Capital Territory Police Command said it has arrested a 46-year-old man, Nawaisi Abdullahi, for alleged abduction of a five-year-old girl, identified as Miracle Yakubu.
The Command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, added that the five-year-old girl has been rescued and reunited with family.
According to Adeh, the incident unfolded on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at about 10:00 AM, when operatives from the Utako Police Division, working alongside local vigilantes, responded to a distress call.
It was learnt that the suspect was seen walking with the child along the Mobil Filling Station by Jabi Expressway toward an unknown destination.
A preliminary investigation revealed that Abdullahi had taken the child without the consent of her mother, a local bean cake (akara) vendor in Utako Village.
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Upon interception, police operatives secured the child and reunited her with her family.
Speaking on the development, CP Olatunji Disu, Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, said, “The safety and security of all residents remain our top priority.
“We commend the swift response of our officers and the collaboration of local vigilantes in ensuring the safe return of the child.”
Adeh stated further that the suspect is currently in custody, and investigations are ongoing to uncover the full circumstances of the incident.
“The FCT Police Command is committed to the safety of all residents. We urge everyone to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities promptly,” she added.
The Command also encouraged residents to utilise its emergency lines for immediate assistance in suspicious situations: 08032003913; 08061581938; 07057337653; and 08028940883.
According to the Command, this successful rescue highlights the importance of community vigilance and underscores the FCT Police’s commitment to protecting its residents.
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