Tension as bandits kidnap residents in a popular northern state

  • At least 20 residents of Dawaki, a community near Kubwa in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have been kidnapped
  • Bandits reportedly stormed the community and broke into about six houses to abduct residents on Sunday, May 19
  • The FCT police spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, said police operatives engaged the kidnappers in a gun battle

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FCT, Abuja – Armed bandits have kidnapped no fewer than 20 residents of Dawaki, a community near Kubwa in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).