LAFIA, Nigeria (BN24) — Unknown gunmen abducted Enock Maku, the Senior Special Assistant on Information and Protocol to the Chief Judge of Nasarawa State, in the Agyaragu area of Lafia Local Government Area late Wednesday night, prompting heightened security concerns in the region.
The incident, which occurred under the cover of darkness, sent shockwaves through the local community, as residents expressed growing fears over the recent uptick in abductions and armed violence in Nasarawa State.
Confirming the abduction, the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ramhan Nansel, said officers responded swiftly to the attack and engaged the kidnappers in a gun battle. During the operation, two individuals were rescued, but Maku remains in captivity.
“The command has launched a full-scale investigation and manhunt to ensure the safe return of Mr. Maku,” Nansel told reporters on Thursday. He emphasized that all security agencies are working in coordination to track down the perpetrators and secure the victim’s release.
Nansel also urged residents to remain calm and assist the police with any useful information that could aid the ongoing operation. “We appeal to the public to cooperate with law enforcement. Every effort is being made to ensure Mr. Maku is safely reunited with his family,” he added.
The abduction is the latest in a series of security challenges facing Nasarawa, where local authorities have been grappling with kidnappings, armed robbery, and communal violence. The state government has yet to issue a formal statement on the incident.
