Gunmen kill senior Army officer in suspected kidnap attempt

A senior officer of the Nigerian Army, Colonel Abdussalam A. Ude, has been killed during a suspected kidnap attempt in Nasarawa State, in an incident that has raised fresh concerns over the country’s security challenges.
According to reports, the attackers ambushed the senior military officer while he was traveling, opening fire during what is believed to have been an attempted abduction. Colonel Ude sustained fatal injuries and was confirmed dead shortly after the attack.
Security operatives have launched an investigation into the incident, with efforts underway to identify and apprehend those responsible. The killing has drawn condemnation from security stakeholders, who described the attack as a tragic loss to the Nigerian Army and the nation.
The incident underscores the growing threat posed by armed criminal groups operating across parts of the country, as authorities continue to intensify operations aimed at tackling kidnapping, banditry, and other violent crimes.
Further details are expected as investigations continue and security agencies provide additional updates.