- Gunmen abducted a pharmacy owner and two sales boys, killing a passerby in Agyaragu, Obi Local Government.
- The community is living in fear due to the escalating frequency and brazenness of kidnapping incidents.
- Families are being forced to pay exorbitant ransoms to secure the release of their loved ones.
- Residents are calling for increased security measures and effective governance to prevent kidnapping.
- Efforts to confirm the incident with the Nasarawa State Police Command spokesperson were unsuccessful.
Unknown gunmen invaded a pharmacy shop, shot a young lady and abducted the pharmacy owner and two of his sales boys at Agyaragu in Jenkwe development area, Obi local government.
The operation which took place at about 8:44pm on Thursday, in the heart of Agyaragu town lasted for about an hour without any security interference.
An eyewitness who preferred anonymity told our reporter that the gunmen invaded the popular ‘Emmy Gold Pharmacy Nigeria Limited’, shooting sporadically and gunning down an innocent young lady who was a passerby.
“The gunmen were well armed. Their shutting scared everybody. They forced the owner of the pharmacy and two of his boys into the bush,” the eyewitness explained.
He disclosed further that efforts by some youths in the community to resist the assailants from carrying out their act were resisted with heavy repealing shootings.
The recent kidnapping incident in Agyaragu community has sparked widespread concern and fear among residents. The frequency and brazenness of these incidents are escalating, with families being forced to pay exorbitant ransoms to secure the release of their loved ones . This has led to calls for increased security measures and effective governance.
Resident Jonah Yakubu lamented that the community is living in fear, emphasizing the need for urgent action. He appealed to the governor to boost security presence in the area and surrounding communities. Moreover, Yakubu urged security agents to implement effective measures to prevent kidnapping and ensure the safe release of abducted individuals.
Unfortunately, efforts to confirm the incident with the Nasarawa State Police Command spokesperson were unsuccessful. This lack of communication only adds to the community’s concerns and frustrations.
The Agyaragu community’s plight is not isolated, as other regions, such as Cape Town, have also experienced a surge in kidnapping incidents, leaving communities living in fear . In Nigeria, the Ika communities have faced similar security challenges, including kidnapping and violent attacks .
