By Kingsley Omonobi
Gunmen have reportedly killed a serving Nigerian Army officer, Colonel Abdussalam Ude, during an attack at his residence in the Kurudu area of Abuja.
Sources said the incident occurred on Monday evening when the assailants allegedly attacked the officer shortly after he returned from work.
According to the sources, the attackers reportedly attempted to abduct the officer or members of his family. During the incident, Colonel Ude was fatally shot, while his wife, driver and security guard sustained gunshot injuries.
The injured victims were reportedly taken to hospital for treatment.
