Gunmen Attack Couple, Kidnap Husband On Airport Road Abuja

iexclusivenews – Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria, is facing a surge of insecurity as kidnappers target unsuspecting residents. One of the latest victims is Abdullahi Sabo, who was abducted by armed men while driving home with his wife.

How The Incident Happened

According to eyewitnesses, Sabo was driving his ash-colored Lexus Jeep with the plate number ABC 769 TP on Sabon-Lugbe, Airport road, when he was ambushed by the gunmen.

They were driving a Golf car without a license plate and they shot at Sabo’s tyres, forcing him to stop.

Sabo’s wife managed to escape from the car and ran for safety, but the kidnappers seized Sabo and drove away with him.

The incident happened around 8 pm on Friday night.

MORE NEWS:

Kidnapping Kingpin Lion Arrested In Abuja (Video)

Neighbors Confirm Abduction

One of Sabo’s neighbors, Daramola Joseph, confirmed the abduction to our reporter through a phone call.

He said Sabo and his wife were returning from the city center and were heading to Jedo Estate, where they live, when the attack occurred.

He said the kidnappers have not contacted the family or demanded any ransom yet.

However, he also appealed to the security agencies to rescue Sabo and bring the perpetrators to justice.

Police Yet To React

When contacted, the spokesperson of the FCT police command, SP Adeh Josephine, said she was not aware of the incident and promised to get back to our reporter.

Meanwhile, she had not done so as of the time of publishing this report.

More Kidnappings In Abuja

This incident comes barely two days after another kidnapping incident in Army Estate, Kurudu, in Abuja.

Some gunmen invaded the estate and abducted some residents, including a pregnant woman and a 12-year-old boy.

The kidnappings have raised concerns among Abuja residents, who have called on the authorities to beef up security and curb the menace of banditry and terrorism in the city.