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Unknown Gunmen Invade Abuja Palace, Kidnap Monarch

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Unknown gunmen have reportedly whisked away the traditional ruler of Bukpe community in Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), His Royal Highness (HRH) Alhaji Hassan Shamidozhi.

Reports made available to newsmen on Thursday morning revealed that the monarch was abducted at gunpoint while taking some fresh air at the front of his palace.

Confirming the incident to Daily Trust, the monarch’s brother, Malam Jibrin D. Gimba, said the unknown gunmen invaded the area around 9:32 pm on Wednesday.

I just walked into my house after he his palace when he said he wanted to take some shower after which he will come out rest in front of his palace to take some fresh air {sic}” said Gimba who is the Chief Imam of the Community’s Central Mosque.

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He added: “Some few minutes later, I started hearing gunshots… I watched through my window and discovered that the kidnappers had whisked him away.”

Naija News however understands that the kidnappers have not made any contact with the family.

Gimba told newsmen that policemen arrived at the location some moments after the attack.

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The spokesperson of the FCT police command, DSP Adeh Josephine, had not responded to inquiries as of the time of filing this report.

Naija News understands that the development has caused stirs in the community as sympathisers were seen at the palace of the abducted traditional ruler on Thursday morning.