The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed the release of a PDP organizing secretary, Hon Shekolo Samuel, who was abducted by armed men along the Guzape–Abacha Barracks bypass, Abuja.
Shagala, a former legislative aide to senator Philips Tanimu Aduda, was kidnapped alongside other motorists and passengers at about 11:31 am on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
The FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Tunji Disu, who confirmed the development in a statement on Tuesday, said Shekolo was freed at about 1:33 a.m. on February 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 February 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.
