Mr. Enock Maku, the Chief Judge of Nasarawa State’s Senior Special Assistant on Information and Protocol, was kidnapped by some unidentified gunmen in the Agyaragu neighborhood of Lafia Local Government Area.
The community was thrown into a frenzy when the incident happened late on Wednesday. DSP Ramhan Nansel, the state’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), confirmed the occurrence, saying security personnel reacted quickly and confronted the kidnappers, resulting in the rescue of two people.
Maku is still in captivity, nevertheless. “To ensure Mr. Maku’s safe return, the command has launched a full-scale investigation and manhunt,” Nansel stated, adding that attempts are still being made to find the culprits.
The PPRO appealed to residents to remain calm and cooperate with law enforcement, assuring that every effort is being made to secure Maku’s release unharmed.
The abduction is the latest in a series of security concerns in the region, prompting fresh calls for strengthened protection of government officials and improved community vigilance.
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