The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed a kidnapping incident at Grow Homes Estate in Kuchibuyi village, located in the Byazhin area of Abuja. According to police reports, armed assailants invaded the estate early Monday morning and abducted two residents.

In a statement issued by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, authorities received a distress call from officers stationed near the estate at approximately 1 a.m. on Monday. The call reported an attack by armed criminals and requested immediate reinforcement.

"Upon swift deployment to the scene, it was discovered that the armed attackers had breached the estate through the rear perimeter fence and forcefully abducted two victims," the statement revealed.

Police officers responding to the incident engaged in a gun battle with the attackers that lasted approximately 40 minutes. During the exchange, they successfully rescued one of the victims, identified as Chinyere Joe. Unfortunately, the criminals escaped with the second victim.

Earlier reports indicated that the armed men had held residents of the estate hostage for at least an hour during the invasion. The estate is situated within the Chikakore axis in the Kubwa area of Abuja.

SP Adeh further stated that "The Command's Anti-Kidnapping Unit, in collaboration with the Army and other security operatives, has since launched an operation to track down the fleeing suspects and ensure the safe rescue of the remaining abducted victim."

This incident adds to growing security concerns in the Federal Capital Territory, with residents calling for increased security measures in residential areas. Authorities have urged citizens to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the nearest police station.

The FCT Police Command has assured the public that efforts are being intensified to apprehend the perpetrators and rescue the remaining victim.