SAA event in Nigeria on Mon 26th January 2026

Gunmen abduct three children of Plateau Water Board MD in Jos

By: Zagazola Makama 

Unknown gunmen in the early hours of Monday abducted three daughters of the Managing Director of the Plateau State Water Board, Engr. Apollos Samchi, during an attack on his residence in Rantya area of Jos South Local Government Area.

A security source told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 12:53 a.m. on Jan. 26, when a distress call was received that gunshots were heard around Dumac Suites in Rantya.

“On arrival at the scene, it was discovered that some armed men suspected to be kidnappers had forced their way into the house of Engr. Apollos Samchi and abducted his three children – Nanlop Samchi, Kyenret Samchi and Favour Samchi, all females,” the source said.

The attackers also shot the family’s security guard, identified as Benard Makjwan, in the stomach. 

He was rushed to Bingham University Teaching Hospital, Jos, where he is currently receiving treatment.

The source added that investigation had commenced, while frantic efforts were ongoing in collaboration with the military and other security agencies to rescue the abducted girls and apprehend the perpetrators.