Seven residents in FCT, including a teen and young women, were abducted by armed bandits in Gidan-Bijimi, leaving families anxious and fearful.
Seven residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), including a 16-year-old boy and six young women, were abducted during a violent raid in Gidan-Bijimi, Kawu ward, Bwari Area Council.
The community, located near the Kaduna State border, has increasingly become a target for armed criminal gangs operating in FCT border areas.
Suleiman Shuaibu, a local resident, confirmed that the attackers, armed with AK-47 rifles, stormed two homes around 9:47 p.m., shooting indiscriminately before abducting victims aged 16 to 23.
The assault left the community in shock, with several residents fleeing their homes in panic.
“Some vigilantes attempted to confront the bandits, but they were overpowered due to the attackers’ superior firepower,” Shuaibu said.
He further disclosed that his own female cousin was among the abducted, illustrating the personal toll on families affected by such incidents in FCT.
The attack underscores growing concerns about security in the FCT, particularly in border communities like Gidan-Bijimi.
Kidnappings and bandit attacks have become recurring threats, and residents often live in fear, relying on local vigilance groups as their first line of defense.
Authorities in the Federal Capital Territory have yet to issue an official statement on the abductions, while families of the victims anxiously await any contact from the kidnappers.
Analysts stress the need for increased coordination between FCT security agencies, neighboring states, and federal authorities to prevent such attacks in vulnerable communities.
Security experts warn that the FCT remains at risk due to porous borders, inadequate policing, and the prevalence of criminal gangs.
Families affected by abductions face immense psychological and financial pressure, and communities continue to demand stronger preventive measures, including rapid response units and improved intelligence gathering.
The incident in Gidan-Bijimi highlights the urgent need for effective security strategies in the FCT.
Residents call for enhanced patrols, community awareness programs, and closer collaboration with federal and state law enforcement to secure vulnerable border communities.
Until comprehensive measures are taken, the FCT will continue to experience the devastating consequences of banditry and kidnappings.
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