The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Nigeria Police Force has revealed that a family was abducted in the early hours of Monday by unknown men posing as vigilantes in the Chikakore community, Bwari Area Council.
Preliminary investigations suggest the assailants, armed with machetes and sticks, tricked the victim into opening his gate before abducting him, his wife, and their son.
In a statement issued by the FCT Police Command’s spokeswoman, SP Adeh Josephine, Commissioner of Police Tunji Disu confirmed the incident and stated that the suspects also injured a neighbor who attempted to intervene. The injured individual is currently receiving treatment at Kubwa General Hospital.
The statement reads:
“On 27th January 2025, at about 1:00 A.M., the FCT Police Command received a distress call regarding a case of abduction and assault in the Chikakore community. FCT Police operatives were swiftly deployed to the scene.
Preliminary investigations revealed that seven unknown men, disguised as vigilante members and armed with machetes and sticks, attacked the residence of the victim. The suspects deceived the victim into opening his gate, after which they abducted him and three members of his family.
A comprehensive search and rescue operation is ongoing to secure the safe recovery of the abducted victims and apprehend the perpetrators.”
The FCT Police Command has urged residents of Chikakore and the general public to remain calm and vigilant while appealing for any information that could assist in the investigation and rescue efforts.
