Colonel Abdussalam Ude, a serving military intelligence officer, has been killed. The incident happened at his home in the Kurudu area of Abuja.
The shooting occurred on Monday evening. Colonel Ude was ambushed as he returned from work.
Unidentified gunmen opened fire on the officer. He was killed after he resisted their attempt to abduct him.
The motive for the attempted abduction and killing is not yet known.
Nigerian police have begun an investigation into the incident.
Authorities are searching for the gunmen responsible.
The Nigerian army has not yet released an official statement.
Further details are expected as the investigation progresses.