Gunmen kill Abuja vigilante, abduct four residents

FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh. Photo: X (@Jossy_Dannyking)

Armed men have kidnapped four residents and killed a vigilante in an attack on the Byazhin area of Kubwa, Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory. A resident, who identified himself as Aliyu, said the attack occurred in the early hours of Thursday, noting that the assailants were heavily armed. “The attack happened in the early hours of Thursday. The gunmen were about 28 who attacked the community. I think they might have camped in the area before they struck. Four residents were taken into the bush while one vigilante guiding the area was shot from behind and died as a result of the gunshot,” he said. A security source, who confirmed the incident, said the slain vigilante had been buried. He also disclosed that combined teams of security operatives had launched a search-and-rescue operation for the abducted victims. Related News Public sector pension remittance surges 235% in Q4 2025 Afenifere raised early alarm about insecurity but govt failed to act — Ex-Sec Gen Banditry: Political feud weakens Osun response to kidnapping surge “It is true. The vigilante had just been buried. The military, police and vigilantes came around. They are already in the bush in search of the criminals and to rescue the victims,” the source said. Meanwhile, efforts to reach the spokesperson of the FCT Police Command, Josephine Adeh, were unsuccessful, as calls to her line indicated it was not reachable at the time of filing this report. The Byazhin area of Kubwa is a fast-growing suburb in the Federal Capital Territory known for recent security concerns. The incident adds to a pattern of violent raids in the area, prompting renewed security operations and community vigilance. Solomon Odeniyi Solomon Odeniyi is a journalist at Punch Newspapers with over six years of professional experience. He has covered key national beats including the judiciary, military, and police, and currently reports on anti-corruption and related issues. Solomon’s work reflects a strong commitment to development-oriented reporting, public interest journalism, and accountability.

UPDATE NEWS: As a Nigerian living in Nigeria or diaspora, you can now earn about ₦17- ₦25Million when you acquire premium domains for as low as $2500. You get paid in US Dollars. Ideal for Civil/public servants, Entrepreneurs, Accountants, Doctors, IT Experts and many others. Click here to start.

Stay informed and ahead of the curve! Follow The Punch Newspaper on WhatsApp for real-time updates, breaking news, and exclusive conte