Gunmen invade Abuja community, kidnap four

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers invaded the Chikakore area of Kubwa, located in the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, in the early hours of Monday.

It was gathered that no fewer than four residents were abducted during the attack.

Eyewitness accounts revealed that the assailants arrived in large numbers, armed with sophisticated weapons, and created panic among the residents.

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A security official in the area, speaking anonymously, confirmed the abductions, stating, “The attack happened this morning, but for now, we have only been able to confirm the abduction of four persons.”

The spokesperson for the police command, Josephine Adeh, also confirmed the incident, revealing that the kidnappers disguised themselves as vigilante members.

She said the four abducted individuals were from the same family, adding that a neighbour who attempted to intervene sustained injuries.

Adeh explained, “On January 27, 2025, at about 1:00 am, the FCT Police Command received a distress call regarding a case of abduction and assault in the Chikakore community. FCT Police operatives were swiftly deployed to the scene.

“Preliminary investigations revealed that seven unknown men, disguised as vigilante members and armed with machetes and sticks, attacked the residence of the victims. The suspects deceived the victim into opening his gate, after which they abducted him and three members of his family. A neighbour who tried to intervene sustained injuries during the attack and was rushed to Kubwa General Hospital for medical attention.”

Adeh further stated that the police had launched a search and rescue operation aimed at recovering the victims and apprehending the perpetrators.

She added, “The FCT Police Command has commenced a comprehensive search and rescue operation to ensure the safe recovery of the abducted victims and to bring the perpetrators to justice.

“We urge residents of the Chikakore community and the general public to remain calm and vigilant. Any useful information that could assist the investigation and rescue efforts should be promptly reported to the police.”