Audio By Carbonatix
Gunmen have kidnapped six people including four lecturers from the University of Abuja in Nigeria's capital.
The attackers invaded the living quarters of the university and abducted the victims in the early hours of Tuesday, the police said.
They reportedly overpowered guards at the institution before breaking into the lecturers' homes.
The university said on its Facebook page that four lecturers and their children were taken away by the attackers.
This is the closest that armed gangs, known locally as bandits, have gotten to the capital.
The university is located opposite a military facility near the Abuja airport.
Police said that security forces had been deployed on a manhunt to try to rescue the victims and arrest the bandits.
Latest Stories
-
President Mahama kicks off Northern region tour to deepen citizen engagement
9 minutes -
FA Cup: Simpson reveals Nations FC’s Africa dream after Aduana victory
40 minutes -
Man found dead in bush near DZOSEC; Police launch investigation
57 minutes -
‘Score one, I’ll die for the team’ – Simpson reveals conversation with Annor before Aduana victory
1 hour -
CFAO Mobility pledges “full cooperation” with DVLA following vehicle impoundment scandal
2 hours -
Ghana Swimming Association secures $25,000 boost for 2026 Programmes
2 hours -
Bright Simons writes: The social edge of intelligence
2 hours -
Nations FC channeled league frustrations into FA Cup success – Emmanuel Annor
2 hours -
From a mining town to the IMF: Discover economist Valeria Mensah’s journey
3 hours -
Otumfuo to unveil world’s first customised gold coin box with built-in screens
4 hours -
British man pleads guilty to conspiring to steal $8m in virtual currency
4 hours -
Joe Mettle defends AI use in gospel music
4 hours -
Sheikh Armiyawo calls for urgent social welfare revamp to protect abuse victims
4 hours -
Safe Homes, Strong Society: Familiar faces often behind child abuse cases – Health Advocate warns
4 hours -
Barcelona Summit: Veep advances talks on agro-deal with GB Foods
5 hours