ABUJA — The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the abduction of two residents during an early morning attack on Grow Homes Estate in the Kubwa area of Abuja.
The incident occurred between midnight and 1:30 a.m. on Monday, according to police authorities.
In a statement released later that day, spokesperson for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh, said one of the victims, identified as Chinyere Joe, was rescued during a prolonged gunfight with the attackers.
“The FCT Police Command, on Monday, 26th May 2025, at about 1:00 a.m., 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,” Adeh said.
“Upon swift deployment to the scene, it was discovered that the 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.”
Adeh added that efforts to recover the remaining abductee are ongoing.
“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,” she said.
Security around the estate has since been reinforced, and police urged residents to remain calm while investigations continue.
