The anti-kidnapping squad stationed in Nasarawa State have successfully averted an attempt to kidnap the Abuja Bureau Chief of the Nigerian Tribune, Dr Leon Usigbe at his residence in Karshi community, a neighbourhood near the FCT on Monday.
The incident which took place at around 12:50 am shook the neighbourhood as gunshots were fired and a vigilante was shot and injured in the attack.
According to reports, the intruders managed to scale the perimeters and unlocked the gate, letting the other assailants into the premises.
Then they began to vandalise the windows and doors but their efforts were unsuccessful. The anti-kidnapping squad which were recently deployed from Lafia due to the increased abduction cases were notified and they arrived on the scene immediately.
They were able to make the kidnappers retreat, but some squad members were injured in the open fire.
Luckily, Mr Usigbe was not at home, but his family who were present were left visibly shaken.
This incident marks the third kidnapping attempt in the area within three months, with two families having previously paid ransoms for the release of abducted members.
The Nasarawa State Police Command spokesperson, DSP Ramhan Nansel, who spoke after the event said: “Our anti-kidnapping unit repelled that incident.”
