Gunmen have abducted Laven Jacob, the lawmaker representing Pankshin South Constituency in the Plateau State House of Assembly.

The incident occurred on Monday night at his residence in the Angwan Kaji area of Dong, Jos North Local Government Area, when the lawmaker was returning home.

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 abduction on condition of anonymity. They said the kidnappers ambushed Jacob at the entrance of his home and whisked him away.

Spokesperson of the Plateau State Police Command, Alfred Alabo, also confirmed the incident.

“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,” Alabo said.

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.

As of the time of filing this report, no contact had been established between the kidnappers and the lawmaker’s family.