Police in Nasarawa State have launched an intensive manhunt following the suspected abduction of Barrister Yusuf Musa, the Permanent Secretary of the state’s Ministry of Information.
According to a statement issued by the Nasarawa State Police Command, the alarm was raised in the early hours of Tuesday when a police patrol team from B Division, Lafia, discovered an abandoned Peugeot pick-up van with its doors flung open in a suspicious manner.
The command’s spokesperson, SP. Ramhan Nansel stated that officers who arrived at the scene around 3:05 a.m. were further alarmed to find the gate to the victim’s residence ajar.
A quick search confirmed that Barr. Yusuf Musa was missing from his home, along with his GMC vehicle, a black SUV bearing registration number KUJ 88 PA.
“The circumstances surrounding the scene strongly suggest an abduction,”; Nansel stated, adding that the unusual abandonment of the victim’s vehicle and unsecured premises triggered an immediate investigation.
According to the statement, Commissioner of Police Shetima Jauro Mohammed, in response, wasted no time in deploying tactical teams across the state.
He activated a statewide alert to all divisions, including those in Akwanga, Andaha, Garaku, and Kadarko, while also ordering surveillance operations on strategic routes believed to be potential escape paths for the perpetrators.
“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 statement read further.
The Command called on residents to remain calm but vigilant, urging the public to assist law enforcement by reporting any suspicious movements or activities that could aid the investigation.
The statement added that citizens with useful information are encouraged to reach out via the Command’s emergency hotlines: 08036157659, 08037461715, or 07032532391.
