In a chilling repetition of an alarming trend, the recent abduction of over 23 residents in Dei-Dei town, situated off the Kubwa-Zuba Road in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has reignited concerns about the escalating wave of mass kidnappings in Abuja....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
This unfortunate incident unfolded in three housing estates in the area, bringing to the fore the disconcerting reality that kidnappings, often orchestrated by individuals donning military uniforms, persist despite official denials from the police.
The details of this incident, reported with vivid clarity, underscore the urgency of addressing the pervasive insecurity that has gripped the nation’s capital.
Residents recounted a distressing ordeal, painting a stark picture of the ruthlessness of the kidnappers. While the police, through the spokesperson of the FCT Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh, promptly dismissed the incident, asserting, “This is not true, disregard please,” the testimonies from those directly affected tell a different story.
Abuja, a city known for its status as the political and administrative hub of Nigeria, is grappling with a rising tide of kidnappings that seemingly know no bounds.
The unfortunate incident involving Barrister Chris Agidy, the senior legislative aide to Senator Ned Nwoko, highlights the severity of the situation.
Shockingly, reports indicated that 12 out of the 19 victims were allegedly killed by the kidnappers, casting a shadow of fear and apprehension over the city’s residents…CONTINUE READING>>
