Residents of Grow Homes Estate, Chikakore, Kubwa, Abuja, were woken up by gunshots in the wee hours of Monday.

Chikakore, which is in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has recorded multiple attacks.

In the latest incident, the armed gang reportedly overpowered local security guards and operated for about an hour.

A resident who spoke with Daily Trust said the number of abductees could not be ascertained, adding that one of the victims was released.

But while confirming the incident, Public Relations Officer of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, Josephine Adeh, said one person was subsequently rescued.

“The FCT Police Command, on Monday, 26th May 2025, at about 01:00AM, received a distress call from Police officers stationed in front of Grow Homes Estate, Kuchibuyi village in Byazhin, reporting an attack by armed assailants and requesting reinforcement.

“Upon swift deployment to the scene, it was discovered that the armed attackers had breached the estate through the rear perimeter fence and forcefully abducted two victims.

“The responding Police officers exchanged gunfire with the attackers for about 40 minutes, and rescued one of the victims, identified as Chinyere Joe. 

Unfortunately, the attackers escaped with the second victim.

“The Command’s Anti-Kidnapping unit in collaboration with the army and other security operatives has since launched an operation to track down the fleeing suspects and ensure the safe rescue of the remaining abducted victim.

“The FCT Police Command urges residents to remain vigilant, cooperate with law enforcement, and report all suspicious activities or emergencies promptly via the following emergency numbers: 08032003913, 08028940883, 07057337653,” the statement stated.