NewsPolice Find Lady Who Tweeted Location Of Kidnappers, Debunk Kidnap Claim

Police Find Lady Who Tweeted Location Of Kidnappers, Debunk Kidnap Claim

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June 17, (THEWILL) – The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, on Friday, said it found 17-year-old Safiyanu Amirah, the lady who claimed she was kidnapped alongside 17 others by gunmen in police uniform.

The Police also debunked reports that 17 other persons (including three pregnant women and two children) were allegedly kidnapped by the armed men.

Recall that Amirah had alerted the public that she and others were kidnapped at gunpoint on 14th June, 2022, by armed men in police uniform.

In a series of tweets, Amirah alleged that she and the other victims were abducted at gunpoint from different parts of Abuja last Tuesday, driven off in a van and later separated into two groups.

She had also tweeted the locations of the alleged kidnappers, saying they did not know she was with a phone.

The tweets @ameerah_sufyan, had read: “Please whoever has my WhatsApp number I sent a broadcast message of my location.

“We were abducted at gunpoint by people with police uniforms and a van from our houses from different parts of Abuja. We’re 17 including three pregnant women and two little kids. They didn’t see my phone.”

Shortly after the first tweet, Sufyan gave details of her captors.

“They’re four Yoruba and two Fulani men. They divided us up an hour ago. We’re seven here. The other vehicle, they said will reach Ilorin and ours will reach Ibadan or Ikeja as they said”, she added.

But in a statement on Friday, the FCT police while debunking the alleged kidnapping, said it had found Ameerah and she “is currently safe in Police custody.”

The statement read: “The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command wishes to categorically debunk the viral news of the alleged kidnapping of one Safiyanu Amirah and seventeen (17) others who were reportedly abducted at gunpoint by Armed men in Police uniform on Tuesday, 14th June, 2022, at about 1:00 pm and to state that Safiyanu Amira is currently safe in Police custody.

“While she is currently in the hospital receiving medical attention as demanded by global best practices, the investigation continues and findings will be communicated subsequently.

“The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Babaji Sunday psc, while commending the gallantry of the Tactical and Investigative apparatus detailed on the case, appreciated the members of the public for their calm maintained and the various degrees of useful information given to the Police.

“He enjoined the good people of the FCT not to relent in partnering with the police, especially towards the rendition of information, to remain vigilant, and report any suspicious or abnormal occurrence to the Police through the following emergency lines: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653, and 08028940883. While the Public Complaint Bureau (PCB) desk could be reached on: 0902 222 2352.”

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