One officer killed in shootout as FCT Police foil kidnap attempt

By Kingsley Omonobi

The FCT Police Command said it has successfully thwarted a kidnapping attempt in Guto Village, a border community in Bwari Area Council, in the early hours of Thursday, 20 November 2025.

Spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, while making this known, said, “At about 01:10 a.m., the Command received a distress call reporting that heavily armed criminals, numbering about thirty (30), had invaded the community with the intent to abduct a resident and members of his family.

“In a swift and coordinated response, operatives of Bwari Division’s Surveillance Team and the IGP Special Intervention Squad (SIS) deployed in the area immediately mobilized to the scene.

“Upon sighting the responding Police teams, the attackers who had already attempted to forcefully enter the targeted residence opened fire.

“The gallant officers engaged the assailants with precision and superior firepower, resulting in a fierce gun duel.

“Two of the criminals were neutralized, while the remaining fled into the surrounding bushes and mountainous terrain.

“Tragically, one Police officer sustained a fatal gunshot injury during the exchange and was rushed to Bwari General Hospital, where he was confirmed dead by a medical practitioner.

“The Command deeply regrets this loss.

“The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Miller Dantawaye, commends the exceptional gallantry, swift response, and professionalism displayed by the operatives during the operation.

“He extends heartfelt condolences to the family, colleagues, and loved ones of the fallen officer, describing him as a courageous hero who paid the supreme price in the line of duty.

“The CP further assures that the Command will continue to intensify operations to rid the FCT of criminal elements.”

He also appreciates the vigilance of Guto residents and urges all FCT communities to remain alert and promptly report suspicious movements or emergencies using the Command’s emergency lines:08032003913, 08068587311.

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