The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has confirmed that Linda Ameh, the lawyer and National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, member earlier declared missing, has been found in Abuja.
The command disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday by its spokesperson, Josephine Adeh.
According to the police, Ameh personally reported at the Maitama Police Station after she was found and is currently assisting investigators with information relating to the incident.
“Ms. Linda Ameh, the legal practitioner previously reported missing on the 6th of May 2026, has now been located. She is assisting the Police with valuable information to aid the ongoing investigation,” the statement said.
The police added that efforts were ongoing to identify and apprehend those behind the alleged abduction.
Authorities, however, did not confirm whether any ransom was paid for her release, despite earlier reports that suspected kidnappers demanded N20 million.
Ameh, aged 25, was reportedly declared missing on Tuesday, May 6, after she failed to return home from work.
She was said to have completed her duties at Blades and Butchers Ltd in Maitama at about 5:40 p.m. before heading toward Life Camp, after which her phone lines became unreachable.
Family members reportedly made several unsuccessful attempts to contact her before later receiving messages from suspected abductors demanding N20 million ransom.
The development had triggered widespread concern among relatives, colleagues and members of the public.
Following the report, the FCT Police Command commenced investigations and launched efforts to trace her whereabouts and uncover the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Ameh was said to be close to completing her mandatory NYSC programme and Community Development Service before the incident occurred.
Police authorities said investigations are still ongoing as security operatives intensify efforts to arrest those connected to the alleged abduction.