Gunmen Abduct Resident, Kill Another in Late-Night Attack on Abuja Community -

Residents of a quiet community near the Quarry area along Arab Road in Kubwa, Abuja, were thrown into panic after suspected kidnappers launched a late-night attack, abducting one person and fatally shooting another.

The incident, which occurred between 11:00 p.m. on Saturday and midnight on Sunday, has heightened concerns over rising insecurity in parts of the Federal Capital Territory.

According to community sources, the attackers reportedly infiltrated the area through a nearby hill, catching residents off guard. The sound of gunfire alerted locals, prompting a swift response from the community’s vigilante group.

A community secretary, identified simply as Dairo, disclosed that local security operatives engaged the gunmen in a gun battle but were unable to prevent the attackers from breaching a residential building.

“Despite efforts to repel them, they forced their way into a house, shot one of the occupants, and abducted his younger brother,” Dairo explained.

The victim who sustained gunshot injuries was rushed to the hospital but was later confirmed dead on Sunday.

Police officers reportedly arrived at the scene shortly after the incident, but the assailants had already fled the area with the abducted victim, escaping through the same route they used to gain entry.

This latest attack marks the third successful kidnapping incident in the community in recent years.

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Residents recalled a similar case between 2021 and 2022 involving the abduction of a corps member and the killing of another individual.

Another resident was also kidnapped in May last year and released after a ransom was paid.

Dairo further revealed that suspected kidnappers had attempted to invade the community weeks earlier but were repelled due to the presence of local security teams.

In response to recurring threats, the community had established a local security network comprising vigilantes and hunters.

However, residents are now calling for more robust intervention from government authorities.

“We need a permanent police presence or regular patrols. Visible security will discourage these attackers,” Dairo added.

As of the time of filing this report, efforts to reach the Federal Capital Territory Police Command for official comments were unsuccessful.

The incident adds to growing security concerns in Abuja, raising urgent calls for enhanced surveillance and proactive policing to safeguard residents.