Suspected gunmen abduct Nasarawa chief, police initiate manhunt

Police in Nasarawa State have initiated a rescue operation to secure the release of Musa Shuaibu, the Madakin of Shabu, who was taken captive by unknown gunmen.

The abduction occurred at 8 pm on Thursday when the gunmen burst into the area and took Musa Shuaibu away to a destination that remains unknown.

A resident of the area, who spoke on condition of anonymity, disclosed that Shuaibu was kidnapped shortly after he left a local mosque where he had performed the Isha’i prayer, just a few meters from his residence.

He said, “We heard that he was kidnapped just a few meters away from his house. The gunmen came in their numbers and took him to an unknown destination.

“We also heard that the police are already following up on the matter to ensure that he is rescued unhurt. Our prayer is that he should return to this community (Shabu) in good health and sound mind.

“The Madakin Shabu has been a peace-loving and kind man. He shows love to everyone irrespective of tribe or religion. He does not deserve this challenge that he is facing at the moment.

“I, therefore, call on the Nasarawa State government and the security agencies to work towards ensuring that he is rescued unhurt.”

State Police Public Relations Officer, Ramhan Nansel, confirmed the incident on Saturday and informed our correspondent that the command has dispatched officers to the area to secure the safe release of the Chief and to apprehend the perpetrators responsible for the kidnapping.

“It is true that he was kidnapped. Efforts are ongoing to arrest the criminals and rescue the victim,” Nansel said.