Police in Nasarawa State say an investigation has begun in the suspected abduction of a Permanent Secretary with the Nasarawa State Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, Yusuf Musa.
In a statement released by the State Police Command spokesman Ramhan Nansel to journalists in Lafia says after comprehensive investigation into the abduction confirmed he was missing, raising security concerns.
Nansel explained that, in the early hours of Tuesday 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 further suspicion of abduction.
Upon entering the premises Musa was nowhere to be found and neither was his GMC Motor vehicle.
Subsequently, Police commissioner, Jauro Mohammed ordered a tactical operation, alerting all relevant Police divisions in the State, including units in Akwanga, Andaha, Garaku and Kadarko.
The statement added that 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.”
Personnel were also deployed to track and intercept the fleeing suspects, urging members of the public to remain calm and report useful information that could help in ensuring Barrister Musa’s safe release