Wednesday, July 29, 2026 -A serving officer of the Nigerian Army, Colonel Abdussalam Ude, has been killed after gunmen attacked his residence in the Kurudu area of Abuja.
According to sources, the incident happened on Monday
evening shortly after the senior military officer returned home from work.
The attackers were reportedly attempting to abduct either
the officer or members of his household when the situation turned violent.
Colonel Ude was shot dead during the attack, while his wife,
driver, and security guard suffered gunshot wounds.
The injured victims were rushed to a hospital, where they
are receiving medical attention.
Authorities have yet to determine the exact circumstances
surrounding the incident, and the motive behind the attack has not been
officially confirmed.
Security agencies, alongside military authorities, have
launched investigations to track down those responsible for the killing.
Colonel Ude, an indigene of Enugu State, served in the
Nigerian Army Intelligence Corps and occupied several key intelligence and
counter-terrorism positions during his years of service.
He was involved in military operations against insurgents in
the North-East and also undertook international assignments in the Republic of
Chad and France, where he supported intelligence and security cooperation
initiatives.
Colleagues reportedly described him as a committed and
highly professional officer.
As of the time this report was filed, the Nigerian Army had
not released an official statement on the incident, while investigations remain
ongoing.
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