Air Force Officer Foils One- Chance’ Operation In Abuja, Rescues Victims

ASERVING Nigerian Air Force ( NAF) officer, Air Commodore John Ijudigal, has successfully foiled a robbery/ kidnapping attempt by suspected criminals popularly known as ‘ one- chance’ in Abuja.

The incident occurred on February 14, 2024 at Accra Road, Wuse Zone 5, leading to the apprehension of three of the suspects and the rescue of two victims.

Spokesman of the Air Force, Air Vice Edward Gabkwet, who made the disclosure, said: “The incident unfolded at about 7.28pm as Air Commodore Ijudigal was commuting home in his staff car after work. He observed a distressing scene as he was driving home. An Abuja- painted taxi ( Mazda 323, registration BWR 232 XB) reversing on high speed, with terrified passengers inside screaming for help.

“In pursuit of the taxi was a black Toyota Land Cruiser. Instinctively, Air Commodore Ijudigal immediately joined in the pursuit by using his official vehicle to block the escape route of the criminals. The driver of the ‘ one- chance’ vehicle, in a state of panic, then collided with Air Commodore Ijudigal’s official vehicle, resulting in significant damage to both cars.

“The impact caused the ‘ onechance’ vehicle to skid into a nearby garden. Following the collision, Air Commodore Ijudigal promptly exited his vehicle to chase after one of the occupants of the ‘ onechance’ taxi, who had fled into a nearby bush.

“With the assistance of onlookers gathered at the accident scene, the driver of the ‘ one- chance’ vehicle, along with two other suspects ( a male and a female), were apprehended, while two female victims were rescued.

“Subsequently, Ijudigal contacted a nearest police post and personally ensured the two criminals were handed over to the Federal Capital Territory ( FCT) Commissioner of Police, Mr Benneth Igweh, at his office.