The police spokesman said, “During the gun duel, four of the suspected kidnappers were shot and later gave up the ghost, while others escaped with gunshot injuries.”
The defence counsel, however, prayed the court to remand his clients in the custody of the EFCC, pending the hearing of their bail applications.
The police spokesperson described the attack as a deliberate act to test the will of security agencies and the country.
The police arrested Mr Otitodilchukwu at his home within two days of beginning their investigation.
The 49-year-old suspect fled with the baby after the drugged 20-year-old mother fell asleep, the police said.
Mr Adejobi said that upon intervention by the operatives, “12 children, ranging in age from six months to fourteen years, housed in the premises” were discovered.
The suspect is facing a four-count charge
The FCT Commissioner of police, Ajao Adewale, commended the vigilance of officials at the motorpark.
According to him, Nigeria is a strategic African partner of the U.S.
The army said the operation is a significant blow to terrorist leadership in the region.
