Unknown gunmen have abducted the Nasarawa state Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Bishop Joseph Masin.
The bishop was abducted by the gunmen who attacked his residence in Bukan-sidi, Lafia metropolis, on Wednesday night.
The State Commissioner of Police, Bola Longe, confirmed the development to newsmen in Lafia.
Advertisement
He said that a Police team has been deployed to trail the abductors, to ensure the safe rescue of the victim and possible arrest of the perpetrators.
Meanwhile, the vice Chairman of CAN in the state, said the abductors had contacted the family demanding for N20 million ransom.
Related posts:
Just In: Gunmen abduct Nasarawa APC Chairman, Philip Shekwor
Gunmen abduct Keffi Council Chairman, kill Orderly in Nasarawa
Gunmen attack Journalist, abduct wife, three others in Nasarawa
Unknown gunmen abduct RCCG pastor in Nasarawa state
Gunmen abduct Nasarawa Assembly member, Ismail Danbaba
Gunmen abduct Nasarawa SIEC Secretary in Lafia
Gunmen Abduct Commissioner For Information in Nasarawa
Gunmen abduct Commissioner for Information in Nasarawa
