Gunmen attacked Chikakore, Bwari area council of federal capital territory (FCT) on Monday morning.
Gatekeepers News reports that the gunmen abducted a family of three including a man, his wife, and their son, and two other people during the attack.
According to reports; the abductors are yet to contact families of the victims, while police personnel from Byazin station have visited the community.
A woman was also severely injured, with a deep wound on her head inflicted by the attacker. She was rushed to the hospital, where she is receiving treatment.
The state Police Public Relations Officer (PRP), SP Josphine Adeh confirmed the incident in a statement.
She noted that search and rescue operations aimed at securing the safe recovery of the abducted victims and apprehending the perpetrators have commenced.
Adeh said, “On 27th January 2025, at about 1:00 A.M., 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.”
“Preliminary investigations revealed that seven unknown men, disguised as vigilante members and armed with machetes and sticks, attacked the residence of the victim. The suspects deceived him the Victim into opening his gate, after which they abducted him and three members of his family. A neighbor who attempted to intervene sustained injuries during the attack and was promptly rushed to Kubwa General Hospital for medical attention.”
“The FCT Police Command has commenced a comprehensive search and rescue operation aimed at securing the safe recovery of the abducted victims and apprehending the perpetrators of this criminal act.”
The spokesperson called on residents of Chikakore community and the general public to remain calm and vigilant.
She said any useful information that could assist the investigation and rescue efforts should be promptly reported to the police.
Adeh added, “The FCT Police Command can be reached via the emergency lines: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653, and 08028940883. Residents can also report incidents through the Public Complaint Bureau (PCB) number: 09022222352.”
