Barrister Yusuf Musa, Permanent Secretary in the Nasarawa State Ministry of Information, Tourism, and Culture, has reportedly been abducted by unidentified armed men from his residence in the Shinge area of Lafia, the state capital.
The incident, confirmed by the Nasarawa State Police Command on Tuesday, is being investigated as a case of suspected kidnapping. Security authorities say efforts are underway to locate and rescue the senior government official.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ramhan Nansel, the abduction came to light when officers from the B Division, Lafia, on routine patrol around 3:05 a.m. on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, came across a suspiciously abandoned Peugeot pick-up vehicle with its doors open.
The officers’ attention was drawn to a nearby residence with its gate left wide open. Upon further inspection, they discovered that Barrister Yusuf Musa was missing. It was also noted that his GMC SUV, registered as KUJ 88 PA, had also been taken.
In response, Commissioner of Police Shetima Jauro Mohammed immediately activated a tactical response across multiple divisions, including Akwanga, Andaha, Garaku, and Kadarko. Surveillance teams have also been deployed to strategic points across the state in a bid to intercept the kidnappers.
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The police command has appealed to members of the public to remain calm, cooperate with ongoing investigations, and provide any relevant information that could assist in locating the victim and bringing the perpetrators to justice.
Anyone with useful tips is encouraged to contact the police via the following emergency numbers: 08036157659, 08037461715, or 07032532391.
