FCT Police Arrest Suspect Over False Kidnapping Alarm That Led to Mob Attack in Gaduwa
By: Zagazola Makama
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested one Lukman Garba for allegedly raising a false kidnapping alarm that incited a mob attack on a motorist at Gaduwa Junction, Abuja.
The incident occurred in the early hours of April 18, 2025, at about 12:10 a.m., following a minor road traffic collision between a Toyota Camry car, ash in colour with registration number RSH 332 CA, driven by Mr. Martins Ngwu of Jahi 1, and a white Toyota Sienna space bus with registration number BWR 70 DM, driven by Mr. Garba of Sa’adu Court, Apo.
According to a police sources, after the accident along Gimbia Street, Area 11, Mr. Ngwu trailed Mr. Garba’s vehicle to Gaduwa Junction in an attempt to engage him over the incident. However, upon arrival, Garba allegedly raised a false alarm, accusing Ngwu of being a kidnapper.
This prompted a mob to attack Ngwu, beating him severely and vandalizing his vehicle. He sustained multiple injuries to the head and hands before being rescued by Police Patrol Teams from Apo Division who were deployed following a distress call.
The victim was rushed to Sahad Hospital where he was treated and later discharged. Normalcy has since been restored in the area, and both vehicles are currently in police custody.
The suspect, Lukman Garba, is presently undergoing interrogation as investigation continues into the case of criminal conspiracy, grievous hurt, and defamation of character.
