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Plateau Lawmaker Danti Laven Jacob abducted by gunmen
Gunmen have abducted Hon. Danti Laven Jacob, the lawmaker representing Pankshin South Constituency in the Plateau State House of Assembly.
The incident occurred on Monday night when Jacob was intercepted at the entrance of his residence in the Angwan Kaji area of Dong, Jos North Local Government Area.
The abduction was confirmed by both the Vice Chairman of Pankshin Local Government and a staff member of the State Assembly, while the State Police Command also issued a statement on the matter.
Police spokesperson, Alfred Alabo, said: “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.”
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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