Permanent Secretary of Nasarawa State Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism, Mr. Yusuf Musa, has been abducted by gunmen.
The Nasarawa State Police Command confirmed the incident, stating that a police patrol team discovered Musa’s unattended vehicle on Shinge Road, Lafia, around 2 a.m. on Tuesday.
The Command’s spokesperson, SP Rahman Nansel, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, said: “Upon closer examination, officers observed that the gate to the victim’s residence was also open, prompting immediate security concerns.
“A swift search of the premises confirmed that he was missing, along with his GMC vehicle, raising strong suspicion of an abduction.”
The Commissioner of Police, Shetima Jauro-Mohammed, has activated a coordinated tactical operation, alerting all relevant police divisions across the state.
Nansel said, “The CP 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 police spokesperson urged members of the public to assist with useful information through the Command’s emergency lines: 08036157659, 08037461715, and 0703253239.
“The police are working tirelessly to ensure Musa’s safe rescue and bring the perpetrators to justice.”
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