Unknown gunmen have abducted nine persons in Pegi, a community in Kuje Area Council, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The attackers were said to have ambushed their victims, including a 12-year-old boy around 8pm on Monday, while returning home.
The notorious gunmen, who were reportedly dressed in military camouflage, were said to have shot and injured one person before taking away nine others.
Chairman of Pegi Community Development Association, Mr Taiwo Aderibigbe, said the attackers also shot at two vehicles including the driver of a pick-up van who sustained injuries.
He added that the victim had been taken to a hospital and the incident reported to the police.
The FCT police command say they are on top of the situation. “I’m on my way there to ascertain the situation,” Abuja Commissioner of Police, Bala Ciroma, was quoted as saying.
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