Gunmen Abduct Permanent Secretary In Nasarawa 

A permanent secretary with the Nasarawa State Ministry for Information, Barrister Yusuf Musa, has been abducted by suspected gunmen.

Barrister Musa who was a former General Manager of the Nasarawa Broadcasting Service (NBS), was abducted from his residence at Ungwan Nungu in Lafia, the state capital in the early hours of Tuesday.

Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Nasarawa State Command, SP Ramhan Nansel who confirmed the abduction, said a manhunt has been launched with a view to rescuing the abducted permanent secretary.

“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.

“A swift search of the premises confirmed that Barr. Yusuf Musa was missing, along with his GMC vehicle, bearing registration number KUJ 88 PA, raising strong suspicion of an abduction.

“In response, the Commissioner of Police, CP Shetima Jauro Mohammed, promptly activated a coordinated tactical operation by alerting all relevant police divisions across the state—including units in Akwanga, Andaha, Garaku, and Kadarko—and deploying surveillance along strategic routes to track and intercept the fleeing suspects,” the PPRO said.

The Spokesperson added that CP Mohammed has ordered an intensive statewide manhunt and reaffirmed the Command’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the victim’s safe rescue and the immediate arrest of those behind the act.

The Command urged members of the public to remain calm and vigilant.

It further encouraged anyone with useful information to report to the nearest police station or call the Command’s emergency lines on 08036157659, 08037461715, and 07032532391.