A serving colonel of the Nigerian Army has been killed while his wife was shot in an attack on their residence in Abuja.

According to PRNigeria, the slain officer, Colonel Abdussalam Ude, was attacked shortly after returning to his home in Kurudu District of the nation’s capital, on Monday evening .

His driver and security guard also sustained gunshot wounds during the assault.

Citing security sources, the platform said the attackers attempted to abduct the officer but met stiff resistance.

After failing to take him away, the assailants allegedly shot the officer multiple times before fleeing the scene.

His wife, driver and security guard, who were caught in the attack, were rushed to hospital and are receiving treatment for varying degrees of gunshot injuries.

The killing has sent shockwaves through military circles, coming as Colonel Ude was preparing for promotion to the rank of Brigadier General.

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