Pix: Otunba James Udoma, Commandant General, Vigilante Group of Nigeria

By Isiaka Mustapha, Editor-in-Chief, People’s Security Monitor

A joint security team comprising personnel of the Nigerian Army, the Nigeria Police Force and the Anti-Kidnapping Squad of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) has foiled an attempted kidnapping in Bhyazin, Kubwa, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

The incident occurred at about 4:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2026, when suspected kidnappers allegedly attempted to invade a family residence in the community with the intention of abducting its occupants.The security operatives reportedly responded promptly to the threat, confronting and repelling the suspected criminals before they could carry out their mission. The coordinated intervention prevented the abduction of the targeted family.

The operation was conducted under the leadership of Group Commandant Abiodun Suleiman, popularly known as The Spirit, who heads the VGN Anti-Kidnapping Squad. The squad worked alongside personnel of the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Police Force to contain the threat.

The VGN said the successful operation demonstrated the importance of intelligence sharing, prompt response and effective collaboration between community-based security organisations and conventional security agencies in tackling kidnapping and other criminal activities.The organisation commended the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Police Force for their cooperation, while recognising Suleiman’s leadership and the commitment of the Anti-Kidnapping Squad to protecting lives and property.

It also urged residents of Bhyazin, Kubwa and other communities in the FCT to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious movements and activities to the appropriate security authorities. It stressed that sustained cooperation between residents and security agencies was essential to preventing criminal attacks.However, details concerning the number and identities of the suspected kidnappers, possible arrests, casualties and weapons recovered were not provided in the operational report. The VGN reaffirmed its commitment to supporting lawful security operations and strengthening community safety through cooperation with relevant security agencies.