By Elizabeth Godwin
Police authorities in Nasarawa State have launched a full-scale investigation following the abduction of the Permanent Secretary of the state’s Ministry of Information, Barr. Yusuf Musa.
According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Ramhan Nansel, a patrol team from B Division, Lafia, discovered a suspiciously abandoned Peugeot pick-up van with its doors left wide open around 3:05 a.m. on Tuesday. Officers also noticed that the gate to the victim’s residence was ajar, raising immediate concerns.
“A swift search of the premises confirmed that Barr. Yusuf Musa was missing, along with his GMC vehicle, registration number KUJ 88 PA, raising strong suspicion of an abduction,” the statement read.
In response, the Commissioner of Police in Nasarawa State, Shetima Mohammed, activated a coordinated tactical operation involving all police divisions in the state, including those in Akwanga, Andaha, Garaku, and Kadarko. Surveillance teams have also been deployed along strategic routes in a bid to track and intercept the suspects.
The Commissioner has ordered an intensive manhunt and reiterated the Command’s commitment to ensuring the victim’s safe rescue and the swift arrest of the perpetrators.
The police urged members of the public to remain calm, remain vigilant, and report any useful information to the nearest police station.
