A resident of El-Rufai Estate in the Bwari Area of the Federal Capital Territory, identified as Nathaniel, was shot by kidnappers during a foiled abduction attempt early Wednesday morning. Around 2 am, a group of over 15 kidnappers invaded the estate, firing sporadically in an attempt to abduct several residents.
According to eyewitness Saliu, the kidnappers engaged in a fierce gun battle with operatives from the FCT police command and troops, lasting about 30 minutes. Although the kidnappers failed to abduct anyone, Nathaniel was shot while they attempted to take him away.
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Saliu recounted the ordeal, noting the swift response of the police, "The kidnappers came around 2 am, all carrying guns and shooting non-stop. The police arrived just in time and exchanged fire with the kidnappers for about 30 minutes. Fortunately, no one was taken, but Nathaniel was injured."
FCT police command spokesperson Josephine Adeh confirmed the incident and reassured the public that the police are actively pursuing the kidnappers. "We received a distress call, and the DPO of Bwari mobilized his men along with the military to repel the miscreants. No one was kidnapped. The police are on the trail of the kidnappers," she stated.
