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From Fred Itua, Abuja
Suspected bandits on Sunday night invaded a suburb of Abuja, FCT and kidnapped no fewer than 10 persons.
According to witnesses, the kidnappers who invaded Sagwari Layout Estate in Dutse area, were dressed like herders. They struck the estate in the evening at about 7:30 pm.
It was gathered that eight people were kidnapped from the estate, while two members of staff were abducted from a nearby hotel.
One of the victims who sent a distress message to the estate’s WhatsApp group had said his family was in danger before he stopped responding to messages a few minutes later.
Security operatives have already been mobilised and are working with the estate security guards to search the hills behind the estate.
A security operative who was beaten and tied up by the kidnappers has been rescued.
FCT Police Public Relations Officer Josephine Adeh could not be reached for comments. Repeated calls made to her phone were left unanswered.
A call placed to the police emergency call centre revealed that the command was aware of the incident, and the closest DPO had been informed to mobilise men to the scene.
