Tension as suspected kidnappers storm Kaduna estate, abduct six residents

Residents of Nuru Suraj Estate in the Millennium City area of Kaduna State have been thrown into fear following a fresh attack by suspected kidnappers, who reportedly abducted about six people in the early hours of Tuesday.

A resident of the estate, identified as Maman Hamid, told Very Nigerian that the attackers gained entry into the community through its second gate.

Hamid said military personnel pursued the suspected kidnappers during the incident, leading to the rescue of some of the abducted victims.

However, the suspects reportedly escaped after the operation, leaving residents worried over the security situation in the area.

The number of people rescued and the whereabouts of others were yet to be established as of the time of filing this report.

The incident has renewed concerns over the safety of residents of Millennium City, a developing residential area that has experienced kidnapping incidents in recent years.

Residents have repeatedly expressed concerns about the activities of suspected kidnappers, particularly attacks on residential estates and communities, on the outskirts of Kaduna metropolis.

NAN recalled that in a previous incident in the area, suspected kidnappers reportedly abducted Ahmed Abubakar Zakka, his wife and their infant daughter, Fatima, from Alrahus Estate in Millennium City, on October 6, but were later rescued.

Also on October 12, the police announced the arrest of eight suspected kidnappers and four alleged informants during operations around Millennium City and Maraban Rido, while AK-47 rifles were recovered.

The state police command is yet to react to the latest incident.

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