JUST IN: Scores abducted as armed kidnappers invade Abuja estate

Residents of Grow Homes Estate in the Chikakore area of Kubwa, Abuja’s largest suburban town, were left shaken after a group of heavily armed kidnappers stormed the area in the early hours of Monday, holding occupants hostage for over an hour.

According to Vanguard, the terrifying incident occurred between 12:00 am and 1:30 am, with the attackers moving freely within the estate. Eyewitnesses reported that at least a man and a woman were abducted during the raid.

However, by morning, the woman was reportedly found within the estate, having been mysteriously released by the abductors. The reason for her release remains unclear.

“The incident happened around 12am. Those guys were well-armed, and they overpowered the local vigilance team. The police came at about 1am, and there was a fierce exchange of gunfire for about 30 minutes.

“We are begging the government to fix this road for easy access for security patrol vehicles. We also beg the police and, of course, the FCT Administration to help site a station here for rapid response,” he said.

(Vanguard)