{
  "id": 3688237,
  "title": "Gunmen abduct businessman after prayers at Abuja mosque",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/gunmen-abduct-businessman-after-prayers-at-abuja-mosque",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T05:13:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/gunmen-abduct-businessman-after-prayers-at-abuja-mosque/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Alhaji Yusuf Keche, a businessman from Dabi, Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, was abducted shortly after attending Isha’i prayers at a mosque in his neighborhood. Reports indicate that the incident took place on Monday, as a resident, Ibrahim Suleiman, recounted. Suleiman noticed two suspected kidnappers with AK-47 rifles positioned around the mosque, while the remaining members emerged from a tinted, unmarked vehicle to forcefully take Keche away. The method of abduction appeared rehearsed, resembling a movie scene. Local residents, who noticed a suspicious cyclist near the mosque, confirmed the chaos ensued shortly after prayers concluded. The victim, married to two wives, is also involved in land business and politics. The FCT Police Command's spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed she is unaware of the abduction but promised to investigate further with the Kwali Police Division.",
  "summary": "Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a businessman, Alhaji Yusuf Keche, after he observed Isha’i prayers at a mosque in Dabi, Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). A resident of Dabi, Ibrahim Suleiman, said the incident occurred on Monday, shortly after the victim had finished observing Isha’i prayers at a mosque […]",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "Abuja National Mosque and the economics of idle land",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/abuja-national-mosque-and-the-economics-of-idle-land",
        "published": "2026-08-27T05:14:21.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}