One Killed As Gunmen Attack Maitama In Abuja

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have reportedly killed at least one person when they invaded Gana Street of Maitama area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

According to reports, the gunmen attacked the street at about 8:46pm on Wednesday night.

Speaking to Daily Trust, a resident, who pleaded anonymity, said the victim was killed while trying to rescue a man that was being forced into a black Prado SUV by the suspected kidnappers.

He specifically said the SUV was parked at Number 44 Gana street where the victim was shot in the head by one of the gunmen and he died immediately.

The source added that the kidnappers escaped with their victim while the body of the deceased was still on the street at the time of the incident.

He said this is the second incident happening on Gana street in the past few weeks, adding that some persons loitering around the place may be behind the attacks.

According to the source, the boys loitering around area usually target pharmaceutical stores and supermarket in Maitama, alleging that police have not been doing anything to secure supermarkets and pharmaceutical stores.

When contacted, spokesperson of the police in the FCT Command, Josephine Adeh, who also confirmed the development, said the police had already launched manhunt for the assailants.

Adeh, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, dismissed the allegations that police have not been doing anything to secure supermarkets in the area.