Unknown gunmen, suspected to be kidnappers, have reportedly abducted a man, his wife, son, and two others in the Chikakore community, Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The gunmen struck in the Chikakore area of Kubwa at around 12:00 a.m. on Monday morning.

The kidnappers, numbering dozens and heavily armed, stormed the residence of one Adefija Michael Akinropo in the community and abducted him alongside his wife, son, and elder brother.

Reacting to the incident, FCT Police Command spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, said on January 27, 2025, at about 1:00 a.m., the FCT Police Command received a distress call regarding a case of abduction and assault in the Chikakore community.

FCT Police operatives were swiftly deployed to the scene.

He said, “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 neighbor who attempted to intervene sustained injuries during the attack and was promptly rushed to Kubwa General Hospital for medical attention.

“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.”