Gunmen have abducted a staff member of Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Health during a late-night attack on his residence in Abuja, further raising concerns over insecurity in the nation’s capital.
The victim, identified as 47-year-old Sunday Ani, was reportedly taken in the early hours of March 29 at his home in the Chikakore area of Kubwa, within the Bwari Area Council.
According to sources familiar with the incident, the attackers stormed the residence around 2 a.m., overpowering any resistance before whisking him away to an unknown destination.
Ani, who works as a driver with the Federal Ministry of Health, is said to be an indigene of Ebonyi State. His sudden disappearance has left family members and residents in distress, as there has been no communication regarding his condition or whereabouts.
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As of the time of this report, details surrounding the abduction remain unclear, including the number of gunmen involved and whether the kidnappers have made any contact or ransom demand.
Security agencies have yet to release an official statement on the incident, and efforts to reach police authorities for confirmation proved unsuccessful.
The silence has fueled growing anxiety among residents, particularly in satellite communities around Abuja, where cases of kidnapping and violent attacks have become increasingly frequent.
The incident adds to the rising wave of insecurity in the Federal Capital Territory, with many calling for urgent action from authorities to safeguard lives and restore public confidence.
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