BY francis Ekeh ABUJA

Bandits have invaded Sagwari Layout Estate, located in Dutse community, in Bwari area council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), abducting no fewer than 10 persons.

New National Star gathered that the bandits, who invaded the estate on Sunday evening, at about 7:30 pm, dressed like herders.

An eyewitnesses said eight people were kidnapped from the estate, while two members of staff of a hotel located in the area were also abducted.

One of the victims who sent a distress message to the estate’s WhatsApp group had said his family was in danger before he stopped responding to messages a few minutes later.

According to the informant, security operatives have already been mobilised and are working with the estate security guards to search the hills behind the estate.

A security operative who was beaten and tied by the kidnappers has been rescued.

However, the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, could not be reached for comments, even as repeated calls made to her phone were left unanswered.

But a call placed on the Police emergency call centre, revealed that the command was aware of the incident, and the closest DPO had been informed to mobilise men to the scene.