September 24, (THEWILL) — The lawmaker representing Pankshin South Constituency in the Plateau State House of Assembly, Hon. Danti Laven Jacob, has been abducted by gunmen.
The Vice Chairman of Pankshin Local Government and a staff member of the State Assembly, who confirmed the abduction on condition of anonymity, said Jacob was intercepted at the entrance of his residence in the Angwan Kaji area of Dong, Jos North Local Government Area, on Monday night.
The Spokesperson of the State Police Command, Alfred Alabo, also confirmed the incident.
“The Command received a report on 22/09/2025 that one Danti Laven Jacob was intercepted by unknown hoodlums while driving into his house at about 08:00 pm and abducted to an unknown destination. On receipt of the report, the Divisional Police Officer in charge of Rantya Division and the Officer in Charge, Anti-Kidnapping Unit, Jos, mobilised to the scene and are currently combing the bushes to rescue the victim”, Alabo said.
The Commissioner of Police, Emmanuel Adesina, has ordered the deployment of tactical teams and divisional officers across the metropolis to ensure Jacob’s safe rescue.
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