Suspected kidnappers have invaded Gana Street of Maitama area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.
POLITICS NIGERIA learned that at least one person was shot dead in the attack which happened at about 8:46 pm on Wednesday.
The victim was killed while trying to rescue a man that was being forced into a vehicle by the suspected kidnappers.
The kidnappers’ victim was shot in the head and died instantly while the criminals reportedly abducted their target.
Contacted, Josephine Adeh, the spokesperson of the police in the FCT Command, confirmed the development. She added that security operatives are already on the trail of the assailants.
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In the last few months, a series of attacks and threats within close proximity of Nigeria’s seat of government in Abuja by armed groups are causing fear and apprehension among citizens in the FCT and across Nigeria.
