Fear in Nasarawa as traditional ruler abducted by armed bandits

Panic has engulfed Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State following the abduction of a prominent traditional ruler, Sangarin Dari, Mr. Emmanuel Omanji, by suspected Fulani bandits.

The shocking incident took place late Wednesday night when the assailants stormed the monarch’s palace under the cover of darkness. Witnesses described the scene as terrifying, with the gunmen firing shots into the air to scare off residents before forcibly taking the royal father away.

According to local sources, the attackers were heavily armed and operated with military-like precision. They whisked Mr. Omanji to an unknown location, and as of Thursday morning, there has been no word on his condition or whereabouts.

Nasarawa State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Ranham Nansel, confirmed the incident.

Reham noted that the Commissioner of Police, CP Shetima Jauro Mohammed, had mobilised the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit, the military and vigilante groups to conduct a search and rescue operation.

Nansel, a Superintendent of Police, said the perpetrators would be apprehended and the victim rescued unhurt.

“The CP has assured that the royal father would be rescued but called on anyone with useful information not to hesitate to report to the police.”