TWO persons were on Thursday night kidnapped when gunmen invaded the Nigerian Post Army estate in Abuja, Newsextra24 reported.
The wife and one of the in-laws of a legal practitioner Cyril Adikwu, were whisked away during the incident that occurred at about 10:00 p.m. in the Phase 2 area of the Estate.
A source, Austine John, who claimed to be a neighbour to the hostage alleged that the kidnappers came in and started shooting while they invaded the Barrister’s house and took away his wife and in-law while the barrister escaped.
He said, “It all started at about 10:00 We suddenly started hearing gunshots, and immediately we knew something was wrong. I quickly went out to make sure my gate was well locked.
TheNewspad reports security has been beefed up amid heightened tension in the locality.
A Press statement from the Nigeria Police authorities is being awaited.
