Tension in Abuja as bandits raid homes, kidnap residents

Palpable fear has gripped residents of Abuja, the nation’s capital over unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits who have invaded some houses and kidnapped the residents within their metropolis.

At Tungan-Maje community in Gwagwalada area council of Abuja, FCT around 11:46 pm on Monday, six persons have been abducted by the bandits.

Also, the kidnappers were said to have invaded some houses at Anguwar Dabiri and Anguwar Sarki within the metropolis.

It was gathered that the gunmen divided themselves into three groups before attacking three houses in the area.

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The source said some of the gunmen shot into the air while leading the victims out of the community.

“Some of the kidnappers positioned themselves at strategic positions, while others entered the house and whisked the victims into the bush,” the source said.

Confirming the incident, the district head of Tungan-Maje, Alhaji Hussaini Barde, noted that six persons were abducted.

“Kidnappers in Tungan-Maje have been causing a nightmare for my people. And I can tell you that since September last year till date, we have recorded nine deadly attacks by kidnappers,” he said.

Hussaini appealed to the security authorities to intervene.

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