On a disturbing event, on Sunday night at around 7:30 pm, gunmen broke into Sagwari Layout Estate on the Dutse axis of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and abducted at least ten people.
Witnesses stated that the invasion was carried out by the kidnappers, who were dressed as herders. Eight individuals were removed from the estate, and two more employees were kidnapped from a nearby hotel.
After successfully sending a distress message to the estate’s WhatsApp group, one of the victims expressed worries for his family’s safety and quickly cut off contact.
The security officers have begun searching the hills behind the estate with assistance from estate security staff.
A security operative who was beaten and tied by the kidnappers has been rescued.
FCT Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, could not be reached for comments. Repeated calls made to her phone were left unanswered.
However, a call placed on the Police emergency call centre, revealed that the command was aware of the incident, and the closest DPO had been informed to mobilise men to the scene.
