Insecurity
Bandits Killed One Of Six Abducted Family Members In Abuja
The family were ordered to pay a ransom of N60 million – 10 million for each girl
Abuja, Nigeria – A young lady, Najeebah, who was abducted alongside her five sisters and father in Abuja on January 9, has reportedly been shot dead by gunmen suspected to be bandits.
The kidnap victims were abducted on Tuesday night, January 2, 2024, in the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory.
It was gathered that the bandits later freed the father to go and look for the ransom to secure the release of his children. His brother, Alhaji Abdulfatai, who led policemen to foil their abduction, was shot dead by the bandits.
The family were ordered to pay a ransom of N60 million – 10 million for each girl as ransom before Friday, January 12. However, they were unable to raise the money and the assailants reportedly killed the oldest of the six girls, Najeebah, and dumped her body somewhere for her parents to bury.
Former Minister for Communication and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Pantami, confirmed the killing of Najeebah on Saturday night. He said he had spoken with the father of Najeebah over the remaining kidnapped girls.
Confirming the development, the spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, says the police have intensified efforts to rescue the victims. The statement reads;
‘’In the wake of the abduction of six young girls in the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, it is vital to state that the Police Force has already initiated a comprehensive plan of action. The Force Headquarters is diligently coordinating efforts to address this and prevent any further occurence, as all hands are on deck to rescue the victims.
“However, the sensitivity of the situation necessitates discretion, and as a result, specific details are being kept confidential to avoid compromising ongoing operations.
“The NPF is actively engaging and contacting individuals crucial to the rescue operations and investigation. The objective is not only to bring perpetrators to justice but also to intensify efforts in rescue operations for victims still in captivity.
“Furthermore, recognizing the psychological impact on affected families, the Police are encouraging open communication with their operatives to provide support, information, and assistance to mitigate the psychological warfare imposed by kidnappers on the relatives and loved ones of their victims,” he added.
