crime
JUST IN: Gunmen Kidnap Top Government Appointee (PHOTO)
JUST IN: Gunmen Kidnap Top Government Appointee (PHOTO)
Gunmen have kidnapped the Commissioner for Information in Nasarawa State, Yakubu Mohammed Lawal.
Lawal was said to have been abducted from his residence in Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Area of the state on Monday night after sporadic shootings.
Police Public Relations Officer in Nasarawa, DSP Ramhan Nansel, confirmed the kidnap on Tuesday.
Upon receipt of the information, Nansel said the Nasarawa State Police Command dispatched operatives to the area to rescue the commissioner.
The operatives, drawn from the Nasarawa Eggon Division raced to the scene to ensure that the victim was unhurt.
Consequently, the Commissioner of Police, CP Adesina Soyemi, immediately reinforced the operatives with a combined detachment of the Police Mobile Force, the Anti kidnapping unit, military personnel, vigilante as well as local hunters.
“Upon arrival at the scene, it was discovered that the unknown gunmen while shooting sporadically, invaded the residence of one Hon. Yakubu Lawal Addah forcefully abducted him to an unknown destination,” the police spokesman said.
According to the PPRO, a search and rescue operation is ongoing by the combined team, led by Area Commander, Akwanga Area Command, Halliru Aliyu to rescue the victim and arrest the perpetrators of the crime.
On his part, the CP asked the public to avail the State Police Command of useful information that will lead to the rescue of the victim or arrest of the suspects.
He said the public can reach out to the command via the following numbers: 08035951018, 08033806409, 08037461715 and 08036157659.
Stay Updated With More News By Joining Our WhatsApp Group With The Link Below
https://chat.whatsapp.com/K4lp5EKuqaACBUywirqziW
-
Entertainment1 week ago
Olumide Akpata Strikes Again: Drops Killer Track, Sends Edo State Into Frenzy!(Video)
-
crime2 weeks ago
Armed Nigerian Policeman Caught On Camera Hiding Behind Wall During Bank Robbery In Kogi
-
Latest News4 days ago
President Tinubu Hosts Spectacular NPC Swearing-in: Edo’s Dr Tony Alyejina Steals the Show(Video)
-
health1 week ago
BREAKING NEWS: Former Health Minister Passes Away
-
Latest News2 weeks ago
Three Things You Must Keep Out Of Your Home At Night To Stop Poverty And Backwardness
-
Latest News5 days ago
Abubakar Momoh’s Remarkable Moments At FEC As Presidency Assures Of Better Days Ahead(Video)
-
Latest News22 hours ago
List Of Things Mosquitoes Don’t Like. Which Will Make Them Run From Bitting You
-
Latest News2 weeks ago
See How Much Some States Are Offering As New Minimum Wage For Workers
-
Latest News2 weeks ago
Netizens Criticize Wigwe’s Daughter For ‘Disrespecting’ VP Kashim Shettima During Family Memorial
-
Latest News2 weeks ago
Governor Bago’s Gesture: Mixed Reactions As Niger State Governor Kneels Before President Tinubu (Photo)
-
Business2 weeks ago
Black Market Dollar To Naira Exchange Rates Today 5th March 2024
-
Latest News7 days ago
Ghen Ghen: Political Earthquake Looms As Ogbeide-Ihama Emerges As Potential Deputy To APC Candidate In Edo 2024