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By David Odama
The permanent secretary in the Nasarawa state ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, Yusuf Musa has been reportedly kidnapped at the early hours of Tuesday in Lafia.
Musa according report, was discovered to have been kidnapped
when a patrol team from the B Division of the Nigeria police saw a pick up van left at the gate of the permanent secretary.
City Post learnt that on getting closer, the gate l of Barrister Yusuf Musa was also left wide opened signifying that some thing was wrong in his residence.
Meanwhile, the Nasarawa State Police Command has commenced a comprehensive investigation into the suspected abduction of Barr. Yusuf Musa, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information, Nasarawa State, a sta t event from the state Police command has said.
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According to the statement issued by the public Relations Officer of the command, SP Ramhan Nansel, the police have vowed to rescue the victim unhurt.
“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 statement added.
The statement stated that the Commissioner of police 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 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 declared.
