By Francis Nansak, Keffi

Authorities in Keffi have dismissed widespread rumours of killings and multiple injuries following a reported armed invasion in Angwan Jaba, a community near Government College, Keffi, late Monday night.

Keffi Local Government Chairman, Dr. Mohammed Damagani, and the Nasarawa State Police Command said only one person was abducted, and there were no reports of casualties.

Rumours circulating on Monday claimed unknown gunmen had stormed Keffi at night, shooting sporadically, leaving several people injured or dead, and kidnapping two residents.

In separate statements, Dr. Damagani and police urged residents to remain calm and disregard unverified reports.

“I swiftly notified the Army and the police, who stormed the community. But by the time they arrived, the kidnappers had fled,” Dr. Damagani said.

He added that security operatives have been working round the clock to trace the victim. “As I speak, security agents have made contact with the kidnappers, who are demanding ransom. When operatives moved to the location the kidnappers gave, they discovered the suspects had relocated.”

The chairman stressed that there were no injuries or deaths. “As Chief Security Officer of the local government, we are not folding our arms. We are working in synergy with security agencies and community heads to secure the safe rescue of the victim,” he said.

Dr. Damagani also assured Keffi residents of their safety and pledged continued collaboration with security agencies to protect lives and property.

Corroborating the chairman, Police Public Relations Officer, Nasarawa State Command, SP Ramhan Nansel, said investigations are ongoing and debunked rumours of killings and injuries linked to the Angwan Jaba incident.

“Nobody was injured, talk less of death. Kidnappers entered a house and abducted one woman at Angwan Jaba in Keffi. They gained access through the window,” SP Nansel confirmed.

Both authorities called for calm and warned against spreading unverified information that could cause panic.