Many feared abducted as kidnappers storm Abuja estate

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A group of heavily armed kidnappers invaded Grow Homes Estate in the Chikakore area of Kubwa, Abuja’s largest suburban town, holding residents hostage for over an hour.

According to terrified residents, the incident occurred between midnight and 1:30 am on Monday.

One resident reported witnessing a man and a woman being taken away by the kidnappers. However, by daybreak, the woman was found within the estate, having been released by her captors for reasons that remain unclear.

“The incident happened around midnight. The assailants were well-armed and overpowered the local vigilance team.

“The police arrived at about 1 a.m., and there was a fierce exchange of gunfire for approximately 30 minutes.

“We are appealing to the government to repair this road to allow easy access for security patrol vehicles. We also urge the police and the FCT Administration to establish a station here for rapid response,” a resident said.Confirming the incident, the spokesperson for the FCT Police Command, Josephine Adeh, stated that the woman’s release was the result of an intense gun battle with the armed men. Adeh added that efforts were ongoing to rescue the remaining victim.