Categories: Crimes

Gunmen kill 2, abduct 4 in Gombe community

Gunmen have killed two persons and kidnapped four others during an attack on Pindiga community in Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State.

The Gombe State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, confirmed the incident via a statement issued on Sunday, December 28, 2025.

Abdullahi said the attack occurred at 3:30 a.m. on Sunday.

Abdullahi stated that the gunmen invaded the residence of the victims along Pindiga–Kashere Road, where they shot 31-year-old Yusuf Mohammed and 28-year-old Faiza Mohammed, and abducted one other.

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He said the gunmen further proceeded to the residence of one Yayaji Abdullahi, where they abducted his wife and two children.

The police spokesman said the two gunshot victims were immediately rushed to the Cottage Hospital, Pindiga, where they were confirmed dead by a medical doctor.

He said tactical and intelligence-led operations had been intensified in the area.

“Consequently, hunters, and local vigilante groups were mobilised, while concerted efforts are ongoing to rescue the abducted victims and apprehend the perpetrators of this heinous crime,” he added.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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