By ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi –
The abducted Village Head of Zira Village in Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi State and his son, Habibu, have been released by their kidnappers on Tuesday.
Recall that kidnappers had invaded Zira Village in Toro LGA of Bauchi State at about 2.00am and kidnapped the village head, Yahya Abubakar and his son Habibu.
It was unclear if any ransom was paid by the family of the village head before they were released.
The Public Relations Officer, Bauchi State Command, Ahmed Wakil, confirmed the release of the village head and his son to journalists in Bauchi on Tuesday.
“Today, the Village Head of Zira and his son regained freedom (from captivity). Both of them are in good health condition,” he said.
Wakil, a Superintendent of Police, did not give further details on the development.
Our correspondent reports that their release is coming hours after a former Secretary General of the National Football Federation, Alhaji Sani Toro, former Assistant Coach of the Super Eagles, Garba Yila, and one of their friends were also released from captivity.
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