Army colonel killed in Abuja home attack, wife injured

A senior Nigerian Army intelligence officer was killed in an attack at his home in Abuja on Monday, July 27, 2026. Colonel Abdussalam Ude was shot dead by armed assailants who attempted to abduct him from his residence in the Kurudu District of the capital.

The attack occurred shortly after Colonel Ude returned home on Monday evening. According to security sources, the gunmen attempted to forcibly take the officer away but met with resistance. A source familiar with the preliminary investigation stated that the officer fought back, preventing his abduction, but was subsequently shot multiple times at close range. The attackers then fled the scene.

Colonel Ude's wife, his driver, and a security guard were also shot during the assault and sustained injuries. They were taken to a hospital and are receiving treatment. The officer's driver and guard were reported to have suffered gunshot wounds.

Security agencies and military authorities have launched an investigation into the attack and initiated a manhunt for the perpetrators. The motive for the assault remains unclear, and no official statement had been issued by the Nigerian Army at the time of initial reports.