Sunday, June 5, 2026 - Suspected gunmen have abducted a woman and k!lled a retired
Army officer during an attack on a residential community bordering the Federal
Capital Territory (FCT) in Nasarawa State.
Police sources said the incident occurred at about 12:45
a.m. on Friday, July 3, 2026 at Plot 038, PGC Community, bordering Jikwoyi in
the FCT.
The attackers reportedly invaded the residence of Silas
Orite, 46, and abducted his wife, Bukola Oluwatoyin Silas, 40, taking her to an
unknown destination.
According to the sources, the Community Chief Security
Officer (CSO), Master Warrant Officer Reuben Yelwa, 61, a retired Nigerian Army
personnel, responded in an attempt to assist during the attack but was shot
dead by the assailants.
Police visited the scene, documented evidence and commenced
investigations into the incident.
Security operatives have intensified efforts to rescue the
abducted woman unharmed and track down those responsible for the attack, while
area domination operations have been reinforced to prevent further criminal
activities.
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