Gunmen kidnap Plateau lawmaker
Some gunmen have abducted Laven Jacob, lawmaker representing Pankshin South Constituency in the Plateau State House of Assembly.
Jacob was kidnapped on Monday night at his residence in the Angwan Kaji area of Dong, Jos North Local Government Area.
Two close associates, a former aide from his time as Vice Chairman of Pankshin Local Government and a staff member of the State Assembly, confirmed the incident on condition of anonymity.
They said the kidnappers ambushed Jacob at the entrance of his home as he returned and whisked him away.
Alfred Alabo, Public Relations Officer of the State Command, 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, mobilized to the scene and are currently combing the bushes to rescue the victim.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Emmanuel Adesina, has directed the Area Commander Bukuru to deploy all DPOs and Tactical/Patrol Teams within the metropolis to join in the ongoing operation, and ensure the safe rescue of the victim.”
In the meantime, no contact has been made to the family as of the time of this report.
