Gunmen have again struck in Abuja where they abducted the Vice Chairman of the Kuje Area Council, Mr. Mohammed Baba, some legislative members and among others in Pegi community.

Chairman of Pegi Community Development Association (PECDA), Mr. Taiwo Aderibigbe, who confirmed the incident said they could not immediately ascertain the identities of the victims.

CEO Africa gathered that some three other Council staff were abducted in addition to the councilors when they were ambushed in their bus along the Pegi route.

 Minister of state in the FCT, Dr. Ramatu Tijjani, has condemned the abduction of the former Vice Chairman of Kuje area council along with some members of the council’s legislative arm by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers.

 The minister said this in a statement made known by her Special Assistant on Media, Mr Austin Elemue and described the incident as unfortunate and heinous.

 She regretted that cases of abduction have become so rampant especially in Kuje Area Council of the territory and assured residents that the FCT Administration would take drastic measures to address the situation.

 She also appealed to residents to remain calm as efforts are in place to rescue all victims of kidnappers.

 “It is regrettable and unfortunate that we are still having cases of abduction and kidnapping of innocent citizens in the Federal Capital Territory. It is regrettable because this is the seat of government and we must do everything possible to put to an end this senseless killings and abductions of residents in the territory.

 “However, I want to appeal to residents especially those in the area councils to remain calm, as the FCT Administration under the leadership of Malam Muhammad Musa Bello, is working assiduously to protect lives and property of residents.

 I want to assure you that the security agencies are on top of the situation,” the minister stated.