Two suspected kidnappers linked to the abduction of Nigerian Navy Lieutenant Cynthia Akor have been arrested by operatives of the Naval Unit in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory.
The suspects reportedly confessed to their involvement in the kidnapping, as well as other criminal activities such as cattle rustling.
According to reports, Lieutenant Akor was kidnapped on March 21 alongside her sister and another civilian when armed criminals stormed the gate of Maman Vatsa Estate, blocked Mpape Road, and opened fire on passing vehicles.
The victims were rescued on March 23 during a joint operation by the Navy, Army, Police, and other security agencies in Nasarawa State. Naval operatives successfully tracked and apprehended the suspects and handed them over to the FCT Police Command on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
The suspects, along with relevant exhibits, have been handed over to the Federal Capital Territory Police Command for further investigation and prosecution.
While handing over the suspects, Commander of the Naval Unit, Commodore Oluseyi Oladipo, credited their arrest to the effective collaboration among security agencies in the FCT.
He said, “It is to be noted that despite the commendable efforts of the Armed Forces, Police and other security agencies, the FCT is still confronted by the threats of kidnapping, “one chance” abductions and car theft among others.”
Commodore Oladipo noted how a joint rescue operation was conducted when information was received about the officer’s kidnapping, adding that the operation, supported by human and technical intelligence, led to the release of the victims on March 23.
“Thereafter, follow-up operations led to the arrest of two suspects and an accomplice. The suspects have since confessed to their involvement in kidnapping, cattle rustling, and other vices accordingly. The suspects and the related exhibits have been handed over to the Nigeria Police Force (FCT),” commodore Oladipo said.