Location:
Bwari, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria, Nigeria, West Africa
Incident Date:
January 5, 2024 - January 14, 2024
Instability Rating Max 5.0:
3.50
Deaths:
1
Kidnapped:
6
DESCRIPTION::
On 5 january 2024, gunmen raided the residence of family in the Zuma 1 area of Abuja, abducting six girls and shooting two police officers. On the 14 January, the media reported that one of the six sisters abducted in Bwari, FCT has died in captivity.
• The kidnappers increased the ransom from N60 million to N65 million.
• Details are being kept confidential to avoid compromising ongoing operations.