Key Points

• Nursing mom abducted in Nasarawa with church member.

• Plateau lawmaker kidnapped outside his home in Jos.

• Army court jails soldiers for selling arms to terrorists.

Gunmen in Nasarawa State kidnapped two women on Sunday night, including a pastor’s wife who is a nursing mother. Their captors demanded N50 million ransom.

A family source said the mother has suffered long treks in the forest and harsh treatment since her abduction.

Her health and postnatal condition worsened as she stayed away from her three-month-old baby.

During a phone call arranged by the abductors, the woman cried out: “My baby, my baby, please who will help me out of this calamity?”

Sympathizers gathered at the victims’ home and appealed to authorities for urgent action. Police have yet to release a statement, but relatives remain desperate for government intervention.

Plateau lawmaker seized outside his home

In Plateau State, gunmen ambushed Laven Jacob, a member of the State House of Assembly, on Monday night. He represents Pankshin South constituency.

The attackers intercepted Jacob at the entrance of his Jos North residence and whisked him to an unknown location.

Police spokesman Alfred Alabo confirmed the abduction. He said tactical units were already combing nearby forests to rescue him.

So far, the kidnappers have not contacted Jacob’s family. The state commissioner of police ordered patrol teams to join the search operation.

Earlier on Sunday, kidnappers also seized Dr. Muhammed Egye Osolafia, an aide to Governor Abdullahi Sule. He regained his freedom hours before Jacob’s abduction.

Court jails soldiers for arms sales to terrorists

Meanwhile, a Nigerian Army court-martial sentenced four soldiers for selling arms to terrorists in the North-East.

The court gave Sergeants Raphael Ameh and Ejiga Musa, and Lance Corporal Patrick Ocheje life sentences. It also sentenced Corporal Omitoye Rufus to 15 years in prison.

Investigators showed evidence that Sgt Ameh stole weapons from a military store and conspired with others to sell them.

He hid arms in food bags for transport to Enugu and Ebonyi states. Bank records revealed over 100 suspicious transactions tied to the sales.

Sgt Ejiga was caught while trying to sell ammunition to a police officer. Records showed he collected more than N500,000 from arms deals.

Brigadier-General Mohammed Abdullahi, who presided over the court, said the crimes endangered troops and national security.

“The Nigerian Army has zero tolerance for selling ammunition to enemies,” he declared.

The ruling underscored the army’s pledge to uphold discipline and accountability while protecting public trust.