After the abduction of five residents and a family in Abuja by bandits, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command says it has launched a rescue operation for the victims.
The attack occurred on Sunday at around 11 p.m. when an armed group numbering 20 arrived at the Health Centre extension area of Chikakore, a community in Kubwa, FCT.
The victims whose homes were targeted and abducted include a resident named Adesiyan Akinropo, his wife, his son, a visitor, and a neighbour.
The Hope Newspaper reported that a victim who sustained a head injury after she was struck with the butt of a gun has been taken to an undisclosed hospital.
The Byzahin division was said to have arrived at the crime scene late after the bandit had escaped with the victims.
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Through the police spokesperson, Josephine Ade confirmed the attack via a statement, stating that the FCT command received a distress call at around 1:00 am on Monday; immediately, security operatives were deployed.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that seven unknown men, disguised as vigilante members and armed with machetes and sticks, attacked the residence of the victim.
“The suspects deceived him into opening his gate, after which they abducted him and three members of his family. A neighbour who attempted to intervene sustained injuries during the attack and was promptly rushed to Kubwa General Hospital for medical attention.”
