Segun Atanda/
A gang of armed robbers had a field day late last night till early today, as they raided a community in Kuje area of Abuja where they also raped residents, including a Senior Secondary School (SS2) student.
One of the victims, whose home was raided and his family tortured told NewsmakersNG correspondent that the robbers were armed with swords.
“It was hell,” he said. “We cried for help but no one came to our rescue.”
According to the victim, the gang raided several homes at Shetubo community behind Kuje prison.
He told NewsmakersNG that there was a time when soldiers were providing security in the area, but they have since been withdrawn and crime in the area is spiralling out of control.
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