Gunmen on Wednesday at Ushafa, Bwari Area Council, killed one Benjamin Ogundare and made away with Goodluck and Janet, all bearing the surname, Ogundare.
The incident took place at an apartment behind the Local Government Education Authority Primary School close to Going-Park, shooting sporadically between 1:00 am and 1:30 am on Wednesday.
The FCT PPRO, Josephine Adeh, who confirmed the incident said, “On Wednesday, January 11, at about 06:00 am, the Police Control Room received a distress call that armed hoodlums, stormed Ushafa village via the Bwari Area Council of the FCT.
“Upon sighting the officers, the hoodlums took to their heels having shot one Benjamin Ogundare and abducted the duo of Goodluck Ogundare and Janet Ogundare.
“The victim was rushed to the hospital where he was confirmed dead by a doctor on call. An aggressive hunt and rescue mission has been launched on the tails of the hoodlums while the investigation continues.”
She said that the Command, has launched a manhunt to apprehend the gunmen and she urged the residents to be vigilant and assist the police in the investigation.
Security is the concern of all. Report any suspicious person or movement, to the nearest Police Station.