Gunshots, panic as kidnappers invade Kubwa community

There is fear aming residents of Kuntun Bokun area of the Paze axis of Kubwa, Bwari Area Council Abuja following a kidnapping incident.

It was gathered on Wednesday that the gunmen had on May 15, invaded the community, shooting sporadically to scare residents before carrying of the attack.

Residents, who spoke with our correspondent said the incident started around 11:40pm after several gunshots suddenly echoed across the area.

According to eyewitnesses, the attackers were heard speaking Hausa while threatening to shoot anyone seen outside.

One resident said many people initially believed the gunshots were coming from vigilante members who regularly patrol the area at night.

“I thought it was the vigilantes shooting as usual, so I even texted some people immediately that this random shooting had to stop. Not long after, I heard somebody shouting that they had shot him,” the resident said.

During the attack, a man was taken away by the gunmen, while a young man who sustained gunshot injuries is still receiving treatment.

Residents said the attackers moved through the area on foot without motorcycles or vehicles.

The incident has heightened fear among residents, especially after another kidnapping case was reported around the Paze axis in March.

Some residents also confirmed the increased security patrols around Byazhin and neighbouring communities following the recent attack.

The Police Public Relations Officer of the FCT Command, Josephine Adeh could not be reached for comments as of press time.