The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the abduction of four persons in the Chikakore community, a suburb in the Kubwa axis of the FCT.
It was reported earlier on Monday that gunmen suspected to be kidnappers had abducted a man, his wife, son, and two others at the Chikakore area of Kubwa after attacking the community at about 12:00 am on Monday.
The report on social media stated that the kidnappers, numbering 30 and armed with AK-47 rifles, stormed the residence of one Adefija Michael Akinropo in the community and abducted him alongside his wife, son and elder brother.
It was reported that the gunmen also moved to another building housing a poultry farm, kidnapped a man, and injured his wife.
Meanwhile, FCT police spokesperson SP Josephine Adeh said in a statement that “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 neighbour who attempted to intervene sustained injuries during the attack and was promptly rushed to Kubwa General Hospital for medical attention.”
The PRO further stated that “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 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.”
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.
