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Gunmen kidnap businessman in Abuja neighborhood

By Chioma Eze· 3 Jun 2026(updated 52m ago)· 1 min read· 👁 0 views
Gunmen kidnap businessman in Abuja neighborhood
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Bandits have kidnapped a man from a community in Abuja, the capital city. This happened in the early hours of Monday in the Kuje area. Local sources say the attackers invaded the community, shooting randomly to frighten residents before taking the victim away.

The victim is a businessman. He was taken from his home during the attack. Eyewitnesses reported that the bandits, armed with powerful weapons, operated for several minutes before escaping with their hostage.

Residents are scared and worried about the increasing insecurity, especially in the outskirts of Abuja. They have urged security agencies to step up patrols and protect lives and property in the area.

This incident adds to the long list of kidnappings and attacks by bandits across Nigeria. Many are concerned about how effective the current security measures are in keeping citizens safe.

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Chioma Eze

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