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Breaking: Gunmen in Military Fatigue Abduct 9 Persons in Abuja

Malik Yahya/

Gunmen dressed in military uniform have abducted nine persons in Pegi community, in Kuje Area of Abuja.

The attackers reportedly attacked their victims, including a 12-year-old boy, around 9pm. yesterday, while on their way home.

The gunmen also shot and injured one person during the attack.

A resident, who confirmed the incident to NewsmakersNG, said the gunmen also shot at two vehicles but their occupants managed to escape.

He added that the victim had been taken to a hospital and the incident reported to the police.

Details later…..

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