Suspected kidnappers invaded Grow Homes Estate within the Chikakore axis in the Kubwa area of Abuja, holding residents hostage for at least an hour A resident in the area disclosed that he saw a man and a woman being taken away by the armed kidnappers Police officers exchanged gunfire with the attackers for about 40 minutes, and rescued one of the victims.
FCT, Abuja – Some kidnappers on Monday morning, May 26, stormed Grow Homes Estate in Abuja, seizing a resident.
As reported by Vanguard, terrified residents disclosed that the incident happened between 12 am and 1:30 am in the community which is within Chikakore axis of Kubwa, Abuja’s largest suburban town.
A resident who confirmed seeing a man and a woman taken away by the kidnappers said at daybreak, the woman was later found within the estate, having been freed by her abductors for unknown reasons. He, however, could not ascertain the number of abducted individuals.
Police confirm Abuja attack
Meanwhile, Josephine Adeh, the federal capital territory (FCT) police spokesperson, said one resident was kidnapped.
Kidnappings plague Nigeria amid hardship
Zeit Gist reports that kidnapping cases have become a prevalent issue in Abuja and Nigeria, with numerous incidents of helpless citizens being held for ransom, despite the country having one of the strongest armies in West Africa.
Across the nation, targeting of vulnerable populations has been widespread, including kidnappings for ransom or to pressure the government to meet the aggressors’ demands. Experts also say that worsening economic conditions have led to an increase in abductions for ransom over the last five years.
