FCT Police Take Custody Of Suspect In Alleged Kidnap, Attempted Murder In Abuja Hotel
The FCT Police Command says it has taken custody of a 30-year-old male suspect of Ondo State, Joseph Efe, from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, FCT Command. Joseph was arrested on 17th September 2024 in Abuja for the alleged kidnapping, robbery, and attempted murder of the young lady, Olivia Ijeoma Chukwuemeka, a 25-year-old female of Abia State, whom he confined in a room at Top View hotel, Wuse, Abuja. A video which has since gone viral showed the Ijeoma confined in a room with her legs tied. Reports claimed she was kidnapped to be used for a money ritual. Spokesperson of the FCT Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh confirmed the receipt of the suspect in a statement issued on Monday evening. “While discreet investigation into the matter has commenced, the FCT police command wishes to reaffirm its commitment to collaborate with other relevant security agencies in the effort against crime and criminality within the Federal Capital Territory,” the statement reads. The command had said it was waiting for the NSCDC to hand over the suspect to it for diligent investigation.
Police Burst Identity of Abuja Notorious Kidnapper
The identity of the notorious Abuja kidnapper arrested by police operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command has been revealed. In a statement on Friday, the FCT Command Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Josephine Adeh, said the name of the suspected kidnapper is Chinaza Phillip. She said Philip was arrested on Thursday, January 18, 2024, for his involvement in the recent kidnappings and killings in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Adeh added that the suspect was handed over to the FCT Police Command on Friday and is currently in police custody. The statement reads: “The FCT Police Command wishes to confirm the arrest of one Chinaza Phillip, a notorious Abuja kidnapper by police operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command on Thursday 18th January 2024. “The suspect has been handed over to FCT police Command today being Friday 19th January, 2024, and currently in police custody. “More details will be communicated soon….”