The Nasarawa State’s anti-kidnapping squad has thwart a kidnapping attempt on the family of Dr. Leon Usigbe, Abuja Bureau Chief of the Nigerian Tribune, on Monday morning.
The incident occurred at Dr. Usigbe’s residence on Kurape Road in Karshi, near the Federal Capital Territory, around 12:50 am.
The assailants shot and injured a neighborhood vigilante who was on guard before one of them jumped the fence and unlocked the gate, allowing others to enter the compound.
They destroys windows with stones and tried breaking down the front and back doors but couldn’t gain entry.
The anti-kidnapping squad which was recently deployed due to a surge in abductions in the area, fortunately arrived immediately after being alerted.
This led to a shootout where three soldiers were injured but the squad successfully repelled the attackers, forcing them to flee.
The Abuja Bureau Chief was not present during the attack, but his wife and children were left traumatized.
FCNN gathered that the incident marks the third kidnapping attempt in the area within three months, with two other families having paid ransoms for the release of abducted loved ones.
