Police secure release of kidnapped lawmaker, another victim in Nasarawa

Police secure release of kidnapped lawmaker, another victim in Nasarawa

By: Zagazola Makama

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed the release of Hon. Shagala Samuel, who was abducted by armed men along the Guzape–Abacha Barracks bypass on Feb. 25, 2025.

The FCT Commissioner of Police, in a statement on Tuesday, said the lawmaker was freed at about 1:33 a.m. on Feb. 27, following joint efforts by the Police, Department of State Services (DSS), local hunters, and vigilantes.

He was released in the Yelwa Forest area of Nasarawa State, near Gbagalape village, Nyanya Mine.

Additionally, another victim, Nsiyan Chalse Eyang, who was kidnapped near the hills in Nyanya on Feb. 23 at about 8:30 p.m., regained his freedom on Feb. 26 after similar rescue efforts.

The Police assured that efforts were being intensified to track and apprehend the fleeing suspects, while the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) had taken over the investigation.

The Commissioner urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to security agencies for prompt action.

Police secure release of kidnapped lawmaker, another victim in Nasarawa