It noted that the rescue was achieved with support from the Neighbourhood Watch corps and community members.

According to a release on Tuesday by the command’s spokesperson, Daniel Ndukwe, via his X handle, the command received an intelligence report on carjacking and abduction on August 18, 2026, at midnight.

He added that the operatives immediately swung into action.

“Acting swiftly, the operatives commenced a hot pursuit of the suspects, which continued to Hillview Road, Independence Layout. On reaching the area, the suspects abandoned the vehicle and their firearms before fleeing the scene. The three victims were subsequently rescued unharmed, with support from members of the Neighbourhood Watch Group and law-abiding citizens, and taken to safety.”

The command’s spokesperson revealed that the operatives were able to recover the victim’s vehicle, a pistol, mobile phone, among others.

“Recovered from the scene were the said victim’s vehicle, one locally fabricated Beretta-like pistol loaded with five rounds of 9mm live ammunition, one locally made cut-to-size firearm, one live cartridge, a pair of hand gloves, one skimmask and one mobile phone, all abandoned by the fleeing suspects. Investigation has been intensified, with a manhunt launched to identify and arrest the fleeing suspects, recover further exhibits and establish their involvement in the crime.

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, psc, mspsp, smicm, commended the operatives, members of the Neighbourhood Watch Group and vigilant citizens for their swift and coordinated response. He reiterated the command’s commitment to sustaining intelligence-led and community-supported operations against kidnapping, armed robbery, car snatching and other violent crimes, while urging members of the public to remain vigilant and provide timely and credible information to the police,” the statement concluded.