Security forces avert kidnap plot targeting lawmaker’s family in Nasarawa
Metro Security forces avert kidnap plot targeting lawmaker’s family in Nasarawa Published on April 6, 2026 By Chris Johnson googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Troops of the 177 Guards Battalion stationed at the Toto Patrol Base have foiled an attempted abduction involving the family of a lawmaker in Yelwa village, Toto Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The incident occurred around 11:00 pm on April 4, 2026, following reports of a kidnap attempt targeting Hon. Tanko Tukura and his family members. The suspected kidnappers reportedly invaded the residence but were forced to retreat after a swift response by local vigilantes, even before the arrival of the troops. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); Upon reaching the scene, the soldiers, working alongside the vigilante group, launched a follow-up patrol along the suspected escape route of the attackers. However, no direct contact was made with the fleeing suspects. Authorities confirmed that operations are ongoing to locate and apprehend those responsible, while additional security measures are being reinforced across the area to forestall future threats. Don't Miss Police arrest four in Delta, recover illicit drugs You may like Nasarawa: Troops disrupt armed robbery operation in Karu estate Normalcy restored in Nasarawa communities after deadly reprisal attacks 11 killed in Nasarawa communal clash, police launch manhunt PCN shuts down 131 drug outlets in Nasarawa crackdown Police recover kidnapped newborn in Nasarawa, two women nabbed Three-day-old baby rescued in Nasarawa as police arrest two suspects