Abdullahi Magaji, a second-class traditional ruler in Nasarawa State, who was kidnapped last Thursday, has been released after payment of an undisclosed amount of money.
Recall that five days ago, some Hijab-wearing gunmen had invaded the residence of the traditional ruler and abducted him.
After establishing contact with family of the monarch, the gunmen demanded N50million as ransom.
Confirming the abduction, the state Police Commissioner, Bola Longe, said that the command had mobilised personnel to the area to rescue the monarch who is the “Aron Akye” of Ugah town.
“We have deployed officers to area and they are searching everywhere, he will be rescued and by the grace of God the kidnappers will be arrested and prosecuted.
“We are, therefore, appealing to members of the public, especially those in that area to furnish the police with revenant information that will lead to the rescue of the victim and arrest of the kidnappers,” Mr Longe had said.
DAILY NIGERIAN correspondent, who visited the Traditional ruler in Lafia a few hours after he was released, gathered that he was released around 8am today (Tuesday).
It was also gathered that Mr Magaji was found around Kiguna area of Lafia, about 24 kilometers outside his domain.
The monarch looked very weak and tired.
Details later…
