The household of a baker, Plangdes Nelson, popularly referred to as Allwell Nelson, has appealed to the Plateau State authorities and the Nigeria Police to rescue their daughter from kidnappers.
On Sunday, September 14, 2025, at about 10:00 p.m., kidnappers broke into the household’s residence in Dong, Jos North Native Council, and kidnapped Plangdes alongside along with her cousin, Brilliant Bernard.
Narrating the incident, her brother, Joseph Jwanshak, mentioned there had been a downpour that night once they heard a loud noise on the window as the abductors tried to interrupt by means of. “The iron was too laborious for them to entry, in order that they opted for the principle door and compelled their manner in,” he defined.
“One individual went by means of the again door to name for assist, nevertheless it was tough as a result of downpour. They compelled open the opposite door, collected telephones, packed meals gadgets and left with Allwell and her cousin, Brilliant Bernard, a scholar on the College of Jos who had simply completed his exams and got here to loosen up,” he added.
When requested if the abductors had demanded ransom, Jwanshak mentioned: “They referred to as on Monday, September 15, 2025, demanding N50 million as ransom. Troopers got here to the realm the subsequent morning, nevertheless it looks as if nothing is occurring. The abductors additionally referred to as on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, demanding the identical quantity. The state of affairs is traumatising.”
Her pal, Eva James, mentioned: “Allwell Nelson was kidnapped in Dong, Plateau State and continues to be within the arms of those monsters.”
One other supporter, Zariyi Yusuf, expressed concern, saying: “Whereas we count on Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, the Nigeria Police, and people in the suitable positions to deliver her again residence safely, we pray that the Lord watches over her and retains her from any hurt within the arms of the abductors.”
She is a younger baker and an attractive soul making us proud from Plateau.”
When contacted, spokesperson of the Plateau State Police Command, Alfred Alabo, mentioned: “Our males are engaged on the matter, and by the grace of God, we hope for fulfillment.”
