Gunmen attack Abuja estate, abduct resident

Gunmen have attacked Grow Homes Estate in Kubwa, Abuja, and abducted a resident.

The incident reportedly occurred between 12 am and 1:30 am on Monday.

Confirming the incident in a statement, Josephine Adeh, FCT police command spokesperson, said at 1 am, officers stationed in front of the estate, received a distress call about the attack.

Adeh said police officers were immediately deployed to the scene.

She said upon arrival, the officer discovered that the armed attackers had breached the estate through the rear perimeter fence and forcefully abducted two victims.

“The responding Police officers exchanged gunfire with the attackers for about 40 minutes, and rescued one of the victims, identified as Chinyere Joe. Unfortunately, the attackers escaped with the second victim,” the statement reads.

“The Command’s Anti-Kidnapping unit in collaboration with the army and other security operatives has since launched an operation to track down the fleeing suspects and ensure the safe rescue of the remaining abducted victim.”

The spokesperson urged residents to remain vigilant, cooperate with law enforcement, and report all suspicious activities or emergencies promptly via the following emergency numbers: 08032003913, 08028940883, 07057337653.