The Federal Capital Territory(FCT) Police Command says it has successfully rescued a young woman from the clutches of a suspected armed robber and ritualist, launching an immediate manhunt for the fleeing suspect.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, said in a statement sent to Persecondnews on Sunday that the command received a distress call on January 31, 2025, at around 11:30 am from a hotel in the Wuse area, reporting suspicious activity in one of its rooms.
According to Adeh, police operatives swiftly arrived at the scene, where they discovered a 25-year-old woman, Promise Eze, from Ebonyi State, tied to a small chair with her mouth sealed with plaster.
The victim was found unconscious and visibly distressed, prompting officers to immediately free her and rush her to Wuse District Hospital, where she received timely medical attention and was successfully revived.
Adeh said: “Preliminary investigations revealed a disturbing pattern of deception and violence. The victim had checked into the hotel a day earlier, on January 30, 2025, at about 7:00 AM, in the company of a man who identified himself as Emmanuel Okoro from Lagos State.
“However, during police questioning, the victim disclosed that she had met the suspect online, where he introduced himself under the alias Michael Prince, claiming to be an oil company employee based in Delta State.
“Initially, he invited her to Delta, but after she declined, they agreed to meet in Abuja.Tragically, what was meant to be an innocent meeting turned into a harrowing ordeal.
“The suspect allegedly brandished a dagger, using it to threaten and subdue the victim before restraining her by tying her hands and legs and taping her mouth shut inside the bathroom. He then fled the scene, stealing her two mobile phones.
“Alarmingly, before escaping, the victim overheard him speaking to suspected accomplices over the phone, informing them that he was on his way to regroup before returning to the hotel to “finish the job.”
The command strongly condemned the horrific act and has initiated a massive manhunt to capture the suspect, with officers working around the clock to ensure his swift arrest and prosecution, Adeh said.
The statement added: “The Commissioner of Police, FCT, CP Olatunji Disu, has strongly denounced this brutal act, warning residents, particularly young women, to exercise extreme vigilance when interacting with strangers or individuals they have not personally verified.
“The CP reassures the public that the FCT Police Command remains unwavering in its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all residents.
“He also calls on anyone with relevant information that could lead to the suspect’s arrest to immediately contact the police through the following:
Emergency Lines: 08032003913.
Complaint Response Unit: 08107314192.
“The FCT Police Command remains dedicated to safeguarding lives and properties and urges the public to remain vigilant, report suspicious activities, and cooperate with law enforcement to keep our communities safe.”
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