Kidnapped German Archaeologists Regain Freedom

The two German archaeologists, Peter Breunig and Johannes Buringer, kidnapped on Wednesday in Kaduna State have regained their freedom, a police source has revealed.

According to the source, the victims were released on Saturday night

“Yes, they were released last night (Saturday) by their kidnappers. No ransom was paid,” a senior police officer, who pleaded anonymity said.

“We are expecting an official statement from Force Headquarters , Abuja with details of their release.

Officials at the police headquarters in Abuja also confirmed the release, saying investigations are ongoing to arrest the kidnappers.

“Investigations are very much on, and we believe we will get them (the kidnappers),” a senior officer knowledgeable about the investigations said in Abuja.