Tension in Abuja Community as Man Gunned Down, Wife, Children Kidnapped, Details Emerge
- An Abuja community in the Bwari area council, Ushafa, came under bandits' attack in the late hour of Thursday, August 29
- According to reports, the assailants killed a man during the attack and abducted his wife and children
- A source within the police reportedly confirmed the attack, while the spokesperson of the FCT police command did not respond to an enquiry
A resident of Ushafa community in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) was tragically shot dead by bandits who invaded his residence on Thursday night, August 29.
The bandits also kidnapped the deceased's wife and children, leaving the family in a state of distress. A police source confirmed the incident, although details were limited.
Source: Twitter
Abuja community affected by bandit attacks
According to Daily Trust, Ushafa community has been one of the areas severely affected by the widespread insecurity in Nigeria, with this incident being the latest in a series of attacks.
According to a report by SBM Intelligence, Nigerians paid N1.048 billion as ransom to kidnappers between July 2023 and June 2024, with FCT having the highest ransom demands.
The report highlights the complex security situation and rising kidnapping for ransom in Nigeria, attributing the trend to economic stagnation, which has led to kidnappers targeting a broader range of people.
Bandits attacks in Abuja?
Abuja has witnessed top kidnapping scenarios since the breakout of the bandits' activities in some northern parts of Nigeria. The bandits mostly operate in the northwest and part of the north-central of the country.
Several security measures have been put in place by the government and security agencies, who have continuously made arrests and killed the gun-wielding terrorists.
Other states in the north-central region most affected by bandits' activities are Kogi, Benue, and some parts of Nasarawa.
Bandits kill, kidnap Sokoto emir
Legit.ng earlier reported that the Sokoto traditional ruler who was kidnapped by some bandits in the northwest state was killed by his abductors.
Before his death, Alhaji Muhammad Bawa was seen in a viral video seeking financial assistance to secure his release from the bandits' den.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-presidential aide Bashir Ahmad have mourned the Emir's death and prayed for his repose.
Proofreading by James, Ojo Adakole, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.
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