By Suleiman Anyalewechi
The Nasarawa State Police Command on Tuesday July 15, 2025, informed that coordinated and intense efforts are underway to track down the kidnappers of Yusuf Musa, the Permanent Secretary in the state Ministry of Information .
This is as the Command assured of its commitment towards locating and rescuing the victim unhurt.
A statement from the Command’s spokesperson, SP Rahman Nansel, noted that a police patrol team at about 2.00am on Tuesday, along Shinge Road Lafia, discovered that a Peugeot pick-up van belonging to the Permanent Secretary was left unattended to , with all doors left open within the princint of his residence.
According to the Police, the situation instantly provoked the suspicion of the security operatives who decided to make further investigations.
“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 (Permanent Secretary) was missing, along with his GMC vehicle, bearing registration number KUJ 88 PA ,raising strong suspicion of an abduction”, Nansel noted .
The Police Spokesman stated that in response to the situation, the Commissioner of Police, Shettima Jauro-Mohammed, directed the activation of coordinated tactical operations involving all police formations across the State, for immediate rescue of the victim, and arrest of the hoodlums.
According to Nansel, the special units in Akwanga, Andaha, Garaku and Kadarko have been put on the alert, and directed to deploy surveillance teams along strategic routes in and out of the state ,to track down the abductors.
This is just as the Command reaffirmed its unwavering commitment towards ensuring the safe rescue of the victim, and adequate protection of lives and properties of residents .
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