A Nigerian senior army officer, Brigadier-General S. Fulani has been reportedly attacked by gunmen in Abuja.
The senior officer was attacked on Wednesday evening around Life Camp in the nation’s capital on his way to his house in the area, according to VERITYNEWS.
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The gunmen also left with Fulani’s Toyota Venza vehicle marked ABJ41JB.
“Abuja is no more safe, imagine a General attacked easily. Our boss, Brigadier General S. Fulani was attacked by armed criminals around Life Camp, Abuja.
“The criminals also carted away his vehicle,” the medium quoting a source.
Abuja, the nation’s capital has seen a surge in the activities of gunmen in recent months.
A few months ago, the FCT Administration raised the alarm that bandits and other criminals being forced out of key northern states were relocating to towns around Abuja.
Meanwhile, the Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, confirmed that a terrorist group, Ansaru are regrouping with some members Boko Haram in Birnin-Gwari Emirate in the state.
