Daily Post· 1h ago· 1 min read
A serving officer of the Nigerian Army, Colonel Abdussalam Ude, has been killed after gunmen attacked his residence in the Kurudu area of Abuja.
According to sources, the incident happened on Monday evening shortly after the senior military officer returned home from work.
The attackers were reportedly attempting to abduct either the officer or members of his household when the situation turned violent.
Colonel Ude was shot dead during the attack, while his wife, driver, and security guard suffered gunshot wounds.
The injured victims were rushed to a hospital, where they are receiving medical attention.
Authorities have yet to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident, and the motive behind the attack has not been officially confirmed.
Security agencies, alongside military authorities, have launched investigations to track down those responsible for the…
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