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Gunmen kidnap Nasarawa permanent secretary Yusuf Musa at his residence

The Permanent Secretary of the Nasarawa State Ministry of Information, Tourism, and Culture, Barrister Yusuf Musa, has been kidnapped by suspected gunmen from his home in the Shinge neighborhood of Lafia, the state capital.  

The event was reported on Tuesday by the Nasarawa State Police Command, which stated that it is being investigated as a possible kidnapping.  

A statewide manhunt has been initiated to find the kidnappers and free the victim, according to information obtained.  

A statewide manhunt has been initiated to find the kidnappers and free the victim, according to information obtained.  Ramhan Nansel, the command public relations officer, said in a statement on Tuesday that patrolling police had found out about the incident.

“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 read.

According to Nansel, a search of the property revealed that the permanent secretary and his GMC car, registered KUJ 88 PA, were gone.

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