The Nasarawa State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of Emmanuel Omanji, the traditional ruler of Dari in Kokona Local Government Area, who was abducted from his palace on May 28, 2025.

In a statement released in Lafia on Tuesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel, announced that the monarch was safely recovered without injury late Monday night, June 2.

“The command is pleased to report that the Sangarin Dari, who was abducted on May 28, was successfully rescued unhurt,” Nansel stated.

According to the police, the operation that led to the rescue occurred around 11:00 p.m. in the Panwasa Mountains, Mada Station. Nansel attributed the success to sustained efforts by the command’s Search and Rescue Team.

He said the traditional ruler was immediately taken to a hospital for medical evaluation and has since been reunited with his family.

While the suspects involved in the abduction remain at large, police authorities affirmed that efforts to apprehend them are ongoing.

On behalf of the state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Shetima Jauro-Mohammed, the police spokesperson expressed appreciation to members of the public whose timely information and support aided the rescue mission.

Jauro-Mohammed also acknowledged the role played by other security agencies and local vigilante groups, noting that their collaboration was critical to the operation’s outcome.