Lawmaker abducted in Abuja rescued from Yelwa forest

Lawmaker abducted in Abuja rescued from Yelwa forest

A lawmaker, Hon. Shagala Samuel, who was abducted by armed men along the Guzape–Abacha Barracks bypass in Abuja on February 25, 2025, has regained his freedom.

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command confirmed the release of Samuel, who is said to be a lawmaker from a neighbouring state.

The police command in a statement, said the lawmaker 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.

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

According to the statement, additionally, another victim, Nsiyan Chalse Eyang, who was kidnapped near the hills in Nyanya on Februsry 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.