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Gunmen on Monday night killed a senior military officer, identified as Col Abdussalam A. Ude, during a suspected kidnap attempt at his residence in Badna, New Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
The incident occurred in the border community adjoining the Federal Capital Territory, initially prompting reports that the attack took place in Abuja.
The assailants reportedly stormed the officer’s residence during a downpour and attempted to abduct him, but he resisted before he was shot multiple times.
A journalist residing in the area and a community leader confirmed the incident to The PUNCH on Tuesday.
