In a shocking and brazen attack, armed kidnappers infiltrated the Nigeria Post Army estate in Abuja on Thursday night, taking two civilian residents hostage.<\/p>\n
The incident occurred around 10:00 p.m. in the Phase 2 area of the estate, where the assailants abducted the wife and an in-law of Barrister Cyril Adikwu.<\/p>\n
The attack has sent shockwaves through the community, as residents and officials alike struggle to comprehend the audacity of the perpetrators.<\/p>\n
The Nigeria Post Army estate, a residential area for retired military personnel and their families, was previously considered a relatively safe and secure location.<\/p>\n
Eyewitnesses reported that the kidnappers entered the estate, shooting sporadically to create chaos and confusion.<\/p>\n
The barrage of gunfire allowed them to seize their targets and escape before security forces could respond.<\/p>\n
The incident has sparked outrage and concern among residents of Abuja, who are demanding increased security measures to combat the rising tide of criminal activity in the city.<\/p>\n
Many are questioning how such a brazen attack could occur in a supposedly secure area and are calling for a thorough investigation into the security protocols in place at the estate.<\/p>\n
The Nigerian Army has yet to issue a statement on the incident, but it is expected that they will launch a comprehensive investigation to identify and apprehend the perpetrators.<\/p>\n
In the meantime, the families of the abducted victims are left to grapple with the emotional turmoil and uncertainty of their loved ones’ fate.<\/p>\n
The kidnapping epidemic in Nigeria has been a longstanding issue, with the country ranked as one of the top global hotspots for kidnapping incidents.<\/p>\n
The brazen nature of this attack highlights the urgent need for stronger security measures and a concerted effort to address<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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