On Tuesday morning, suspected kidnappers stormed Nuru Suraj Estate in the Millennium City area of Kaduna metropolis, breaking in through the second gate, opening fire and abducting six individuals whose whereabouts remain unknown.
Key facts
- Six persons were taken from the estate.
- The assault occurred in the early hours of Tuesday.
- Attackers entered via the estate’s secondary entrance.
- Resident Maman Hamid reported hearing gunfire and seeing the kidnappers.
- The Kaduna State Police Command had not issued a statement at the time of reporting.
What did the resident witness?
A local resident, identified as Maman Hamid, said her house was adjacent to those of the victims. She recounted that the gunmen arrived, began shooting sporadically and caused panic among the neighbourhood. "The attackers arrived at the estate and began shooting, causing fear among residents," Hamid said.
How did the perpetrators gain access?
Sources close to the incident indicated that the kidnappers used the estate’s second gate to infiltrate the compound before rounding up the six people and fleeing to an undisclosed location.
Who were the victims?
The identities of the abducted individuals have not been released, and it is unclear whether any contact has been made with their families.
Why is this incident significant?
The attack revives worries about security in Millennium City, an area of Kaduna that has previously suffered similar kidnappings. Just weeks earlier, another part of the neighbourhood experienced a comparable raid, leaving several people missing and heightening community anxiety.
What is the official response?
Attempts to obtain comment from the Kaduna State Police Command were unsuccessful; the agency had not yet responded to inquiries about the latest abduction at the time of this report.