Nigeria, Feb. 26 -- A fresh wave of kidnappings has hit Abuja, as gunmen attacked and abducted several motorists and passengers near the Abacha Barracks bypass in Guzape late Tuesday night.

The incident occurred around 11:31 p.m. on February 25, adding to growing concerns over insecurity in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

This latest attack follows a series of recent kidnappings in areas like Bwari, Kuje, and Gwagwalada, where armed gangs abducted numerous people, including schoolchildren and commuters.

Police intelligence sources confirmed the attack, revealing that officers responding to a distress call found two abandoned vehicles at the scene a black Toyota Prado Land Cruiser (Abuja RBC 900 SF) reportedly owned by Hon. Shagala...