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Armed kidnappers launched a daring midnight attack on the residence of a man identified simply as Waye in Jikwoyi, a suburb of Abuja, on Friday, September 19, 2025.

According to reports gathered by The Bureau News, the incident occurred around 1:00 a.m., when the assailants cut through the barbed wire fence and gained entry into the compound.

Dogs and Relatives Knocked Out with Chemical

Residents said the kidnappers sprayed a substance on two security dogs, rendering them unconscious. The attackers also forced open the windows of rooms where some relatives of the victim were staying and used the same chemical, knocking them out cold.

“They later broke the window to Waye’s room. But before they could carry out their mission, the neighbourhood became alert and the police sirens started blaring,” a neighbour told The Bureau News, requesting anonymity.

Gunfire and Chaos in the Neighbourhood

The kidnappers reportedly opened fire into the air and also shot at residents who came out to intervene. Witnesses said the gang was in contact with a leader they referred to as Commander, who instructed them in Hausa language to abduct one of Waye’s relatives when their initial attempt failed.

“They nearly shot one of our neighbours in the head,” another resident recounted.

Failed Abduction Linked to Recent Incidents

This latest incident comes just weeks after another botched kidnap attempt in Karu Extension, less than a kilometre from Waye’s compound.

Residents say the attacks have raised growing fears about the security situation in Abuja’s satellite towns.

Attempts to reach the Jikwoyi Divisional Police Officer (DPO) for comment were unsuccessful as of press time.

Source: https://thebureau.com.ng/nigeria-news-today-gunmen-attack-home-jikwoyi/

Which kind wahala be this bayi
Shey na like this we go continue dey

Thank God they failed. They will continue to fail. The end of evil people is near.

COMRADES, if the citizens of Abuja are not safe, what is the fate of you and I?

No where safe
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They have resumed. May God guide and protect us all 🙏

Seriously Abuja is no longer as safe as it used to be. So sad!

Hezzyluv:
Which kind wahala be this bayi
Shey na like this we go continue dey

Brov I jus taya
Which kind nation be this one?
Can't we try peace?

They had better strengthen the security around that vicinity, including the house attacked.

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Shey na like this we go continue dey[/quote
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Soon they will call the leader for peace talk, as it has started from Zamfara. They can't be arrested, kill or send to life jail. They can answer peace conference or forgiven when arrested as repentance kidnappers.

A govt of terrorism is what we have at the moment. This is what happens when so called good people become complacent about the leadership of a nation

Jikwoyi wey no get bush. These are hardened criminals

T-kpai have failed woefully imagine even federal Capital is not even safe

How can FCT the countrys capital become so unsafe. Never heard such. Capitals are always the safest in the world. They should deploy more police into the state.

Perhaps these ones are just coming back from peace talk with their sponsors

over here we have multiple layers of security forces

at least twice a week a spy is caught and severely dealt with before being handed over to the police

This should be in Jikwoyi Phase 4. It is the one that is close to Karu Extension, behind Christ Embassy Church.

The government need to wake up.

Editorialtimes:
Source: https://thebureau.com.ng/nigeria-news-today-gunmen-attack-home-jikwoyi/

Hmnn na wao. Security is non existent in our country. So sad...imagine this is Abuja o...then what of the rest of us living in other states....hmnn

Where in Jikowyi ooo. It's getting closer Hope we're safe. God abeg oooo

PremiumTech:
This should be in Jikwoyi Phase 4. It is the one that is close to Karu Extension, behind Christ Embassy Church.

The government need to wake up.

I stayed around but didn't hear anything God abeg oooo

Did anything happen in Asokoro recently? If what I read is true then Abuja is gone.

If a recent attempt was made recently nearby it should tell us that there is an informant in the area that is giving th kidnappers information. This may be an employee at the residence. How else would the attackers know who sleep in which room etc ? They need to interrogate all who stay there ...including family members. Other nearby communities need to be vigil and have a plan to counter any attack and block escape routes. Now that this menace is in Abuja ..one would expect the FG to wake up and do something....but.... guess business as usual until someone is plucked from Aso Rock.

Erfolg:
How can FCT the countrys capital become so unsafe. Never heard such. Capitals are always the safest in the world. They should deploy more police into the state.

like the way Washington DC is the safest in the world bah.

Things are becoming hard in this country ,may God help us all

Una can Compare nonsense na wa ooooo. I hope the igp rises up to the occasion

Xpol:
like the way Washington DC is the safest in the world bah.

Which kind country be this?

Others dey form better better people as country,this one form rogue people as country.

E better make everybody go e separate ways.