Armed men have killed a vigilante and abducted four residents in a violent raid on the Byazhin area of Kubwa in Bwari Area Council, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The attack occurred in the early hours of Thursday, June 4, according to a resident named Aliyu, who described it as a coordinated assault on the community.
Attack Details
Aliyu stated that approximately 28 gunmen stormed the community. He suggested that the attackers might have camped in the area before launching the assault. Four residents were taken into the bush, while one vigilante who was guiding the area was shot from behind and died from the gunshot wound.
Security Response
A security source confirmed that the slain vigilante had already been buried. Joint security teams, including military, police, and local vigilante groups, have moved into the area to begin search-and-rescue operations. The source said, '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 FCT Police Command spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, could not be reached for comment as of press time.
Community Concerns
The Byazhin axis of Kubwa has witnessed repeated security incidents in recent months, raising concerns among residents and prompting increased vigilance and patrols in the area. This latest attack has heightened fears about safety in the region.
Related Incident
In a similar incident, a traditional ruler of Timshat in Langtang South local government area of Plateau state, Godwin Vonga, was killed by suspected gunmen along the Timshat–Mabudi Road. The monarch, who previously served as a councillor for Nasarawa Ward, was attacked on Sunday while returning home after dropping his children off at school in Mabudi.
