The resident of the Federal Capital Territory who was abducted at Sauka along Airport Road in the nation’s capital while driving home with his wife on Friday, Suleiman Sabo, has been rescued.
He was driving with his wife in his Lexus Jeep with registration number ABC 769 TP when they were attacked.
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Confirming the rescue, the Commissioner, FCT Police Command, CP Haruna Garba, on Sunday said Sabo had been rescued.
Garba, who spoke with newsmen at the Command Headquarters in Abuja, said the victim was rescued by operatives attached to Iddo Divisional Police Headquarters at Sauka village.
He said one Muhammed Abel, a native of Kogi State, was apprehended during the rescue operation, adding that one rifle with 10 rounds of live ammunition were recovered from him.
According to the CP, the rescued victim, who sustained some injuries from the kidnappers, is currently receiving medical attention and would be reunited with his family once certified fit by the medical team.