Suspected kidnappers have killed one resident and abducted another after attacking a residential area in Kubwa, a suburb of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.

The incident occurred at the Quarry area of Arab Road between 11 p.m. on Saturday and midnight on Sunday.

The victim who was shot later died in the hospital on Sunday.

A community secretary, identified only as Dairo, said residents first heard gunshots as the attackers reportedly entered the area through a nearby hill and carried out the attack.

He said, “We started hearing gunshots around a house towards the hill and the local security tried to repel them in a gun battle but could not succeed as the assailants entered the victim’s apartment.”

According to him, “After the assailants entered the victim’s apartment, they shot him and took his younger brother away.”

Dairo added that police officers later arrived at the scene, but the attackers had already escaped with the abducted victim.

He described the incident as the third successful kidnapping attack in the area in recent years, noting that the attackers usually gain access through the hill surrounding the community.

He said another resident was kidnapped in May last year but was later released after ransom was paid.

He also explained that kidnappers had attempted to invade the community again two to three weeks earlier but were repelled by local vigilantes and hunters.

Dairo said the community has now strengthened its local security network to respond to repeated attacks.

He called on the government and security agencies to establish a police station in the area or increase patrols to curb further attacks.

Efforts to reach the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, were unsuccessful at the time of filing this report.

The police in Borno State have arrested an 18-year-old suspect in connection with the killing of a young man during a fight in Konduga Local Government Area.

The incident was confirmed in a post shared on X on Monday by security analyst Zagazola Makama.

According to the report, the incident happened on June 6 at about 3:00 p.m. in Konduga after a heated disagreement broke out between two youths.

Makama said, “During the dispute, the suspect, identified as 18-year-old Adam Ali Bukar of Galtimari Ward, allegedly stabbed 20-year-old Ba’umara of Duwanti Ward in the chest.”

The matter was first reported to the police by the Commander of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in Konduga.

Police officers, led by the Divisional Police Officer, quickly moved to the scene. The victim was rushed to the General Hospital in Konduga but was confirmed dead on arrival by a medical doctor.

His body was later released to the family for burial according to Islamic rites.

The suspect was arrested at the scene, and the knife allegedly used in the attack was recovered as evidence.

The police have since transferred the case to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Maiduguri for further investigation.

The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the death of an unidentified soldier during a criminal attack at a sand mining site popularly known as Capo in the Magbon Etido area along the Mowe/Ibafo axis of Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area.

The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Monday.

It was gathered that suspected kidnappers stormed the dredging site in the early hours of the day, leading to a violent attack.

According to eyewitness accounts, one of the soldiers providing security at the site was killed during the incident, while another sustained gunshot injuries and is currently receiving treatment.

A viral video showed the lifeless body of a soldier dressed in camouflage being evacuated in a pick-up van, with security operatives and civilians present at the scene.

The police spokesperson clarified that the attack was an isolated criminal incident and not linked to any bandit operations within the state, as speculated in some reports.

Babaseyi said, “Following the report, Police operatives, in collaboration with the Military, swiftly mobilized to the area and commenced coordinated operations to apprehend those responsible.

“Preliminary findings do not indicate any connection between the incident and banditry activities in Ogun State. Investigations and tactical operations remain ongoing.”

He added that security agencies have intensified efforts in the area to track down the attackers and ensure the safety of residents.

The Command assured the public that the situation is under control and urged residents to remain calm as investigations continue.