UPDATE: TWO JOURNALISTS KIDNAPPED IN KADUNA REGAINS FREEDOM
The freedom of the two journalists who were abducted by robbers a week ago has been restored.
On Saturday, July 7, Abdulgafar Alabelewe of the Nation Newspaper and AbdulRaheem Aodu of the Blueprint Newspaper were kidnapped from their residences in the Danhonu neighbourhood of Millennium City, Chikun Local Government Area, Kaduna.
A relative of one of the victims told Newsmen that they were released on Saturday afternoon and are now travelling to Abuja for medical attention, despite the fact that the police authorities have not acknowledged their release.
Abdulgafar Alabelewe, a journalist, was freed along with his spouse and their two stolen children.
The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Kaduna State Council Asma’u Yawo Halilu also confirmed the release of their freedom.
“To the glory of God Almighty, our colleagues, Abdulgafar Alabelewe, Abduraheem Aodu, and their families have been released,” he said.
“The Council extends her profound gratitude to the office of the CP, Kaduna State Command, office of the NSA, the DG, DSS, the Inspector General of Police, Kaduna State government, the NUJ President, and all well-meaning Nigerians that prayed along with us during the trying time.”
The rescued journalists have been taken to Abuja for debriefing by security agencies and also to get medical treatment.
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