JAMB Staff Reportedly Missing After Suspected Kidnap Attack on Jos-Abuja Road

A disturbing incident has emerged involving staff members of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), as suspected kidnappers attacked travelers along the Jos-Abuja highway on Monday, April 28, 2025.

According to reports, three JAMB officials were traveling from Abuja to Jos when they were ambushed by armed men around 7:15 PM. While two of the officials managed to escape into the surrounding forest, one of them has since been declared missing.

Security operatives, including troops of the Nigerian Army, have since launched a search and rescue operation in the area to locate the missing JAMB staff.

Mounting Concerns Over Road Safety

The Jos-Abuja road has become increasingly notorious for criminal attacks, including kidnappings and robberies, especially during late-hour travel. This latest attack underscores the rising insecurity on Nigeria’s highways and the vulnerability of civil servants and officials on official assignments.

The identity of the missing staff has not been officially disclosed, and JAMB is yet to release a public statement regarding the situation.

Call for Better Protection

The incident has sparked renewed calls for:

• Increased military patrols on key inter-state highways,
• Improved security intelligence, and
• A complete reassessment of travel guidelines for government officials, especially those conducting sensitive national assignments like the ongoing 2025 UTME exercise.

As search efforts continue, Nigerians across the country await updates and are hoping for the safe return of the missing JAMB staff member.