Bandits storm Abuja, abduct father, mother, children from their bedroom

• Suspected bandits armed with AK-47 rifles abducted Adefija Michael Akinropo, his wife, son, and elder brother in a midnight raid on their home in Kubwa, Abuja
• The attackers also invaded a nearby house housing a poultry farm, abducting a man and injuring his wife, leaving residents in fear of escalating insecurity
• While police visited the scene, no updates on the abductees whereabouts have been provided, prompting calls from distressed residents for urgent government intervention to restore safety

Bandits attacked Abuja residents and abducted a full family from their bedroom.
Photo credit: @AbujapeopleSource: Twitter”They came around midnight, heavily armed and organized. They went straight to Michaels house and took the entire family. The whole neighborhood is still in shock.” Bandits target poultry farmer “We are no longer safe in our homes. They came prepared, and we couldn’t do anything to stop them. Even the injured wife is traumatized.” Police react amid uncertainty As of the time of filing this report, no further information had been made available. “This is not the first time we are facing such an attack. We need help. The government must act swiftly to stop these bandits from tearing our community apart.” Deadly bandits create tension in Zamfara state, kidnap 100

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