NAF Officer Foils Kidnapping, Rescues Victims from One-Probability Criminals in Abuja

A serving Nigerian Air Power (NAF) officer, Air Commodore John Ijudigal, has efficiently foiled a theft/kidnapping try by suspected criminals popularly generally known as ‘one-chance’ in Abuja. The incident occurred on 14 February 2024 at Accra Street, Wuse Zone 5, resulting in the apprehension of three of the suspects and the eventual rescue of two of the kidnapped victims.

The incident unfolded at about 7.28pm as Air Commodore Ijudigal was commuting dwelling in his workers automotive after work, when he instantly got here throughout a distressing scene: An Abuja-painted taxi (Mazda 323, registration BWR 232 XB) reversing on excessive pace, with terrified passengers inside screaming for assist. In pursuit of the taxi was a black Toyota Land Cruiser. Instinctively, Air Commodore Ijudigal instantly joined within the pursuit through the use of his official car to dam the escape route of the criminals. The motive force of the ‘one-chance’ car, in a state of panic, then collided with Air Commodore Idjudigal’s official car, leading to vital harm to each automobiles. The influence prompted the ‘one-chance’ car to skid into a close-by backyard. Following the collision, Air Commodore Ijudigal promptly exited his car and chased after one of many occupants of the ‘one-chance’ taxi, who had fled into a close-by bush. With the help of onlookers gathered on the accident scene, the driving force of the ‘one-chance’ car, together with 2 different suspects (a male and a feminine), had been apprehended, whereas 2 feminine victims had been rescued. Subsequently, Air Commodore Ijudigal contacted a nearest police put up and personally ensured the three criminals had been handed over to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Commissioner of Police, Mr Benneth Igweh, at his workplace.

In his feedback, the FCT Commissioner of Police recommended Air Commodore Ijudigal for his braveness, highlighting that his intervention not solely foiled a theft/kidnapping try but additionally performed essential function in apprehending criminals who’ve constituted a safety danger to law-abiding residents of the FCT. The Commissioner additional praised the senior officer’s act as an illustration of bravery and unwavering dedication to public service. In accordance with him, “The swift and decisive measures taken little question averted a possible tragedy, reinstating confidence within the safety forces.”

The Chief of the Air Workers , Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has since recommended the senior officer for his bravery and act of selfless service. Air Commodore Ijudigal is a former NAF Deputy Director of Sports activities and at the moment the Deputy Director of Logistics on the Defence Headquarters.

Edward Gabkwet
Air Vice Marshal
Director of Public Relations and Data
Nigeria Air Power

17 February 2024