Five kidnapped in fresh bandits’ attack on Abuja community

• It was gathered that the bandits arrived at the Mango Tree area, New Jerusalem part of Duste at about 8pm on Saturday

At least five persons have been abducted in fresh invasion of a community in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) by bandits.

The affected community, Dutse, a suburb of the  FCT under Bwari Area Council, came under attack on Saturday night.

The bandits reportedly stormed the community via the hilly part that links the area to Mpape, another community within the FCT.

It was gathered that the bandits arrived at the Mango Tree area, New Jerusalem part of Duste at about 8pm on Saturday.

A resident of the area, who spoke in confidence with newsmen, said those living in the area could not sleep till daybreak as a result of fear.

The source said the mother of two boys that were abducted was beaten by the bandits and she has been hospitalised.

The source said: “They came around 8pm. One woman, three men and two boys were kidnapped.

“One of the boys, who is three years old, was found in the bush today (Sunday) morning.

“The mother of the two boys that were among those kidnapped were beaten by the kidnappers. She is currently at the hospital receiving treatment.”