Gunmen In Military Uniform Abduct Three Sons Of A Businessman In Kaduna

A Kaduna based businessman, Christian Obi, was in tears on Thursday after some suspected gunmen abducted his three boys.

The man while speaking with newsmen at his residence in Sabon Tasha, Kaduna, said, he saw the kidnappers in military uniform in his premises but went into hiding.

The businessman noted that he saw the kidnappers take his three kids away to an unknown destination but could not speak for fear of being killed or taken away too.

“Immediately I saw them through the glass, I knew they were fake military men. I went to hide somewhere within my house but kept watching their steps. I saw them taking away my three sons. I couldn’t raise alarm, but within me, I was in silent tears”.

The man who has lived in Kaduna for 38 years said his sons abducted are, Jonathan (31), Joachim (28) and Benjamin (21).

He further stated that the kidnappers are yet to make any demands.

an eye witness who spoke on the condition of anonymity stated that she witnessed the whole incident from her hideout too.

“I saw three men, two were wearing military uniform they spoke in Hausa.”

“They jumped in through the fence. One of my friends was the one that noticed when one jumped in. She also saw another one through the back window.”

“They were going around looking for a way to get into the house but couldn’t.”

“It was from the laundry room they jumped in after a small opening in the door, all of us ran into the girls’ room to hide.”

“When they came in, Jonathan told them whatever they want he would give them. He gave them money and they collected all their phones but I hid mine,” she said.

The spokesperson of the Kaduna State Police Command, Yakubu Sabo said he was aware of the abduction.

“Yes we are aware of the abduction I am. working on a statement which will soon be issued,” he said.