Police Urge Calm As Gunmen Abduct Permanent Secretary In Nasarawa
Unknown gunmen attacked the residence of Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information, Tourism, and Culture, Nasarawa State , Barrister Yusuf Musa in the Shinge area of Lafia on Tuesday and took him away.
Lafia is the capital of Nasarawa State.
Team@orientactualmags.com learned that the state Police Command has not only confirmed the incident but also urged the people of the state to remain calm.
In a statement issued by spokesperson for the state police command, Ramhan Nansel, on Tuesday, the police disclosed that Barrister Yusuf Musa was taken away by the gunmen while his GMC car is also missing.
‘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’ the statement said.
Nansel added that after conducting a search of the premises it was discovered that the Permanent Secretary has been taken away by the gunmen, ditto his GMC vehicle with registration number KUJ 88 PA.
The state Commissioner of Police, Shetima Jauro Mohammed had consequently activated a tactical operation across Nasarawa, including divisions in Akwanga, Andaha, Garaku, and Kadarko, while surveillance was deployed along key routes to intercept the suspects.
The statement noted that the police chief has also ‘ordered an intensive statewide manhunt while reaffirming the command’s unwavering commitment to ensuring that the victim is rescued unhurt and the immediate apprehension of those behind the attack’.
The police have also urged the public to remain calm and assist with useful information.
‘The Nasarawa State Police Command urges members of the public to remain calm and vigilant.
Anyone with useful information is encouraged to report to the nearest police station or call the Command’s emergency lines on 08036157659, 08037461715, and 07032532391’ the statement added-Team@orientactualmags.com  Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08035023079, 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com. Thank you
