The permanent secretary of the Nasarawa state ministry of information, tourism, and culture, Barrister Yusuf Musa has been kidnapped by suspected gunmen from his place of residence in the Shinge area of Lafia.
The Nasarawa state police command confirmed this incident on Tuesday, stating that the case is being treated as a suspected kidnapping and a statewide search has been launched in order to track down the kidnappers and rescue the victim.
According to a statement released by the command’s police PRO Ramhan Nansel, the kidnapping was discovered by officers on patrol.
The statement reads, “At about 0305hrs, on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, a patrol team from B Division, Lafia, discovered a Peugeot pick-up van with all doors left wide open in a suspicious manner.
“Upon closer examination, officers observed that the gate to the victim’s residence was also ajar, prompting immediate security concern.
Also, Nansel said that after a search was conducted on the permanent secretary residence, he was discovered missing, alongside his GMC vehicle with the registration number KUJ 88 PA.
After the discovery, the state commissioner of police, Shetima Jauro Mohammed, launched a strategic operation across Nasarawa, including division in Akwanga, Andaha, Garaku and Kadarko, while key route were placed under surveillance to intercept the suspects.
The statement added that the commissioner has “ordered an intensive statewide manhunt and reaffirmed the command’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the victim’s safe rescue and the immediate apprehension of those behind the act.
“The Nasarawa State Police Command urges members of the public to remain calm and vigilant. Anyone with useful information is encouraged to report to the nearest police station or call the Command’s emergency lines on 08036157659, 08037461715, and 07032532391.”
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