Bandits armed with automatic rifles in the early hours of Monday invaded the Chikakore area of Kubwa in Abuja, abducting a father, mother, and their son, along with two others.
They also ransacked a poultry farm in the vicinity taking a man, after injuring his wife. Federal Capital Territory Police spokesperson Josephine Adeh, who confirmed the incident, said the bandits disguised themselves as vigilante members.
“On January 27, 2025, at about 1:00 am, the FCT Police Command received a distress call regarding a case of abduction and assault in the Chikakore community. FCT Police operatives were swiftly deployed to the scene,” Adeh said in a statement.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that seven unknown men, disguised as vigilante members and armed with machetes and sticks, attacked the residence of the victims. The suspects deceived the victim into opening his gate, after which they abducted him and three members of his family. A neighbour who tried to intervene sustained injuries during the attack and was rushed to Kubwa General Hospital for medical attention.”
Adeh added that the police had launched a search and rescue operation aimed at recovering the victims and apprehending the perpetrators.
“The FCT Police Command has commenced a comprehensive search and rescue operation to ensure the safe recovery of the abducted victims and to bring the perpetrators to justice.
“We urge residents of the Chikakore community and the general public to remain calm and vigilant. Any useful information that could assist the investigation and rescue efforts should be promptly reported to the police.”
