In a disturbing recurrence of violence, bandits targeted Bwari Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory on Wednesday morning, extending their attacks to Zuma community.
Two police officers were reportedly injured during the confrontation, while an undisclosed number of residents were kidnapped, adding to the wave of uncertainty.
This marks the fifth assault in a series of attacks originating from Garam in Niger State, a neighboring community to Bwari Area Council of the FCT. The assailants, known for their brazen tactics, have kidnapped more than fifty-five individuals, with the unfortunate loss of three lives, including the wife of a Redeemed Christian Church of God Pastor.
The recent surge in violence reached Garam on Monday night or Tuesday morning, where bandits targeted a family, abducting three members without encountering resistance from security forces. The man, described as an Abuja Electricity Distribution Company staff, and his family were forcibly taken from their home, disappearing into the dense vegetation on motorcycles.
This wave of criminal activities unfolded over the past two weeks, beginning on December 23, 2023, with reported incidents in Garam, Kuduru, and Azu. Despite initial denials from the FCT police command, asserting that Kuduru falls under Niger State jurisdiction, concerns about the security situation within the nation’s capital are escalating. Residents grapple with growing threats to their safety and well-being, emphasizing the urgency of addressing the banditry menace.
