When Will Kidnapping End? Gunmen Abduct Woman, Two Children After Intercepting Family Car in Abuja
Gunmen have abducted a woman, identified as Mrs Attah Arome, and her two children after intercepting the family’s vehicle in the Kagini area of Bwari Area Council, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.
The incident reportedly occurred at about 11pm on Sunday, October 25, 2026, as the family was returning from an outing.
According to reports, the armed men double-crossed the family’s vehicle, forcing it to stop before whisking away the woman and her two children to an undisclosed location.
The attackers reportedly released her husband, identified as Attah Arome, at the scene.
A source close to the family confirmed the incident, disclosing that the kidnappers had contacted the family and demanded ransom for the release of the victims.
The source, however, declined to disclose the amount demanded by the abductors.
Efforts to reach the spokesperson of the FCT Police Command, CSP Josephine Adeh, for comments were reportedly unsuccessful.
The latest incident has renewed concerns over the growing insecurity in Abuja, particularly in communities around Bwari, where residents have repeatedly reported attacks and abductions.
It also comes against the backdrop of previous kidnapping incidents in the FCT, including the abduction of four members of a family in Kuchiyako, Kuje, in August 2026. Police later disclosed that the kidnappers collected N16.2 million in ransom before demanding an additional N50 million and eventually killing one of the victims, a 14-year-old girl.
In March 2026, gunmen also invaded communities around Byazhin and Peze in Bwari, reportedly abducting several residents, including children.
The recurring attacks have heightened fears among residents, with many questioning the safety of communities on the outskirts of the nation’s capital.
For many Nigerians, kidnapping has become an unsettling reality, with families increasingly exposed to the trauma of losing loved ones to armed criminals and the financial burden of ransom demands.
As another family waits anxiously for the safe return of their loved ones, questions remain about how long residents will continue to live under the threat of abduction.
When will kidnapping end in Abuja and Nigeria at large?
Blessing Anolaba
Editorial & Creative Correspondent
A storyteller and journalist passionate about telling stories for policy change and impact.
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