Three daughters of Engr. Apollos Samchi, Managing Director of the Plateau State Water Board, were abducted during a predawn raid on his home in the Rantya area of Jos South Local Government Area on Monday, January 26, 2026.
The assailants struck at about 12:53 a.m., forcing their way into the family residence near Dumac Suites and carrying off Nanlop, Kyenret, and Favour Samchi.
The motive for the abduction remains under investigation.
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In the course of the attack, the family’s security guard, Benard Makjwan, was shot in the stomach.
He was rushed to Bingham University Teaching Hospital, Jos, where he is receiving treatment.
Security agencies have launched an operation to locate the kidnapped girls and apprehend those responsible, with the military and police involved in the search.