Gunmen Kidnap Plateau Lawmaker From Home in Jos North

A member of the Plateau State House of Assembly representing Pankshin South Constituency has been abducted by gunmen in Jos North Local Government Area.

The lawmaker was reportedly seized late on Monday night at his residence in the Dong community, a suburb of Jos.

Details of the attack remain sketchy, but security sources confirmed the incident, which has heightened fears in a state already grappling with recurring insecurity.

Plateau State has witnessed a surge in violence and criminal attacks in recent years, with communities across the region repeatedly targeted by armed groups.

Authorities are yet to issue an official statement, and it is unclear whether the kidnappers have made contact with the family or demanded ransom.

The abduction adds to mounting concerns over the safety of public officials in the state, where insecurity continues to threaten lives, property, and governance.