Panic as Gunmen Storm Kaduna Estate at Midnight, Abduct Residents

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Panic as Gunmen Storm Kaduna Estate at Midnight, Abduct Residents

KADUNA, Nigeria — Residents of Nuru Suraj Estate in the Millennium City area of Kaduna State have been thrown into panic after suspected kidnappers invaded the residential community in the early hours of Tuesday and reportedly abducted about six people.

The attack, which occurred between midnight and 1:00 a.m. on October 27, 2026, has renewed concerns over the safety of residents in the area, which has witnessed repeated kidnapping incidents in recent years.

According to reports, the attackers gained access to the estate through its second gate before carrying out the abductions, leaving residents frightened as the gunmen reportedly moved into the neighbourhood.

A resident identified as Maman Hamid, whose house is close to those of the victims, reportedly said the incident triggered panic among residents.

Hamid disclosed that military personnel pursued the suspected kidnappers following the attack, leading to the rescue of some of the victims. However, the assailants reportedly escaped.

The exact number of people rescued and the whereabouts of those who remained missing were not immediately established as of the time of filing this report.

The Kaduna State Police Command had yet to issue an official statement on the latest incident as of the time the reports were published.

The reported attack has raised fresh questions about security arrangements in residential estates around Millennium City, particularly the effectiveness of access controls, surveillance systems and security patrols.

Residents in communities on the outskirts of Kaduna metropolis have repeatedly expressed concerns over the activities of suspected kidnappers, whose attacks have heightened fears among families living in the area.

The latest incident also comes barely three weeks after another abduction involving a family at Alrahus Estate, also in Millennium City.

On the night of October 6, suspected kidnappers reportedly abducted Ahmed Abubakar Zakka, his wife, Nafisah, and their six-month-old daughter, Fatima, alongside a pregnant woman in a separate incident reported in the area.

The family was subsequently rescued, with their ordeal attracting public attention and renewing calls for stronger security measures in the affected communities.

In another development, police authorities reportedly announced on October 12 the arrest of eight suspected kidnappers and four alleged informants during security operations around Millennium City and Maraban Rido. Weapons, including AK-47 rifles, were also reportedly recovered during the operations.

The arrests were seen as part of efforts to disrupt kidnapping networks and identify individuals suspected of providing information to criminal groups.

However, Tuesday’s reported attack has again highlighted the security challenges confronting residents, despite previous operations against suspected kidnapping gangs in the area.

The incident has reinforced calls for improved surveillance, tighter monitoring of estate entrances and exits, sustained security patrols and faster responses to distress calls.

For the affected families, the immediate concern remains the safety of those reportedly abducted and the efforts required to secure their release.

As of the time of filing this report, the identities of all the victims, the precise number still in captivity and the circumstances surrounding their possible rescue had not been fully established.

Residents are expected to look to security agencies for further information and decisive action to prevent further attacks on homes and residential communities in Kaduna State.