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JUST IN: Gunmen invade Abuja community, kill chief and kidnap 9 others

Kidnappers invaded Pavu village in Gaube Ward of Kuje Area Council of the FCT, killed the Madaki, and Manasseh Gambo, and abducted nine others.

 

 

A resident, Samson Ishaya, who confirmed the incident to the Newsmen, said the gunmen invaded the community around 1:am on Tuesday, September 2023.

 

 

 

He gave the names of those abducted as Haruna Musa, Josiah Gonna, Emmanuel Haruna, Afayinya Josiah, Benjamin Thomas, Sister Gift, Shalom Josiah, Patience Thomas, and FearGod Thomas.

 

 

 

“Unfortunately, the madaki, who is the second in command to the village head, was shot dead by the kidnappers after he attempted to escape,” he said.

 

 

 

Ishaya further said that the kidnappers burgled shops.

 

 

Akanji Philip

Akanji Philip has been working as a reporter with VOICE AIR MEDIA, both onsite at the head office in Odi-Olowo, Osogbo, and remotely. He has covered events at notable political venues, involving prominent figures such as former Osun Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, current Osun State Governor Senator Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke, former Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo, the late Ondo Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, and various other representatives and lawmakers. In addition, he has represented the company at various press conferences at police stations and has reported on occasions featuring entertainers and actors, such as Kola Oyewo during Oba-Ile Day in Osun State, among others. -Phone Number: +2349058501092, +2348137827714 -Email: akanjiphilips100@gmail.com

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