Police authorities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have narrated how gunmen abducted three members of a family disguised as vigilantes.
The spokesperson of the FCT Police Command Josephine Adeh said the gunmen stormed the community around 10:00 am on Monday.
“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,” she said in a statement on Monday.
“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 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.”
But the police said search and rescue operations have started to ensure the safe return of the victims and the arrest of the masterminds of the criminal act.
“The FCT Police Command calls on residents of the Chikakore community and the general public to remain calm and vigilant. Any useful information that could assist the investigation and rescue efforts should be promptly reported to the police,” Adeh said.