The Senior Special Assistant to Taraba State Deputy Governor, Bala Baba, has been abducted by gunmen, Njenje Media News reports.
He was reportedly abducted by 2:30am at his residence in the Sabongari area of Jalingo, the state capital on Tuesday.
Taraba State Police command confirming the abduction through the acting PPRO ASP Leha Reform says effort is ongoing to rescue him from his abductors.
He urged residents not to panic over series of kidnappings in the state, stressing that the command is on top of the menace.
A family source told TVC News that the gunmen invaded the area, shooting sporadically for over 30 minutes before whisking him away.
The source added that after his abduction, the gunmen and their catch headed to Gongon-Malik area of Jalingo.