Suspected gunmen invaded Amal Pepple Estate, located off Kiyami village road near Abuja Centenary City along the Lugbe\/Airport Road axis in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), in a kidnapping attempt for ransom.<\/p>\n
The incident reportedly took place early Monday morning.<\/p>\n
Eyewitnesses describe a scene of chaos as the previously quiet estate was thrown into panic when sporadic gunfire erupted around 12:15 a.m., jolting residents awake. Gunshots rang out for hours, shattering the peace before a combined team of estate security and police reinforcements repelled the assailants, thwarting their attempt to abduct more victims.<\/p>\n
According to a witness, a young man narrowly escaped being kidnapped but suffered serious machete injuries to his right arm. Unfortunately, his mother and another individual were seized by the attackers.<\/p>\n
This incident occurred just five days after a similar assault on ACO Estate in the nearby Sabon-Lugbe area, where one gateman was killed and two residents were abducted.<\/p>\n
In the ACO Estate attack, which happened last Wednesday, a mother and daughter were taken, and one casualty was recorded when suspected kidnappers stormed the area.<\/p>\n
With two violent incidents in five days along the Lugbe\/Airport Road axis, the attacks have raised alarm about the effectiveness of the security framework in the Federal Capital Territory.<\/p>\n
Abuja residents are now urging FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike and heads of security agencies to step up efforts to tackle the worsening security situation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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