Gunmen Kill Retired Army Officer and Abduct Wife in Nasarawa Border Community

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Suspected gunmen stormed a residence in PGC Community, Nasarawa State—bordering the FCT—around 12:45 a.m. on July 3, 2026. They killed Master Warrant Officer Reuben Yelwa, 61, a retired Nigerian Army Chief Security Officer, and abducted Bukola Oluwatoyin Silas, 40, wife of homeowner Silas Orite, 46. Police visited the scene to gather evidence and have launched a full investigation. Security forces are stepping up patrols and conducting rescue operations to recover the woman and bring the attackers to justice.

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