Residents relocate over rate of kidnapping in Abaji
Despite the high rate of kidnapping in Abattoir New Extension in Abaji Area Council of the FCT, Mr. Benjamin Edward, could not see how he could be a victim. “Why would someone kidnap me,” he said noting that he had nothing or money that could attract kidnappers. Few days after, however, he was faced with the grim reality when armed men broke into his house and whisked him away at gun point.
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