Unidentified gunmen invaded the Bmuko community in Abuja’s Bwari area council on Monday night, kidnapping multiple residents.
According to residents, the attackers struck around 11:50 pm, firing shots in the air before breaking into the home of Engineer Patrick.
Among those abducted were the engineer’s wife, his brother, and a pastor. The gunmen reportedly divided into two groups after leaving Patrick’s house.
One group headed towards the Kubwa and Bwari rivers, while the other moved towards the hillside. The hillside group targeted another nearby house, kidnapping a pastor and a young man.
Residents reported being paralyzed with fear during the attack, unable to intervene.
Police spokesperson Josephine Adeh did not respond to requests for comment.
The incident highlights the ongoing security challenges in Nigeria, where kidnappings have become rampant. Ransom payments are often demanded for the release of victims.
President Bola Tinubu’s administration has pledged to address insecurity, but this latest wave of abductions poses a significant test for his government. CONTINUE READING
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