By Golok Nanmwa, Jos
Members of Dong Community in Jos North Local Government Area are currently living in shock after gunmen stormed a residence yesterday night, whisking away a corp member and a University of Jos student.
What began as a calm evening for the family of Mr. Solomon Dansura turned into a nightmare around 10 p.m., when armed men broke into his home? Dansura said he barely escaped to seek help, only to return and discover that his two young guests, a corps member serving his country and a university student pursuing his dreams had been taken away.
The abduction has reignited widespread fear in Dong, where residents say kidnappings have become all too common.
District Head Adagwom Kaze Nyam and community leader Nenfort Clifford voiced deep concern, urging authorities to urgently deploy more security to protect lives and property.
Women and youths echoed the alarm. Women leader Mrs. Franca Diwa and youth activist Mildred Bako warned that unless the government acts fast, Dong could soon be deserted despite its closeness to Jos city, as many families are already relocating and putting their homes up for sale.
Hon. Mark Na’ah, member representing Jos North West in the Plateau State House of Assembly, who visited the scene, revealed that suspects earlier linked to similar kidnappings had been arrested but later released without trial. He called for stronger security and justice to end what he described as a dangerous trend.
