Kidnapped Wives Of Nasarawa State Commissioner Regains Freedom

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The abducted wives of Aliyu Tijjani, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in Nasarawa State who were abducted on Thursday in their residence have regained their freedom, police says.

Confirming their release while speaking with newsmen on Sunday, the State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Kenedy Idrissu, said the women (Hajia Rabi Aliyu and Hajia Larai Aliyu) were released by their abductors at about 11 p.m. on Saturday at Mararaba-Udege village in Nasarawa town.

He said the kidnappers were forced to release the women following sustained pressure from the Police search party.

He said no ransom was paid and that the victims were unhurt and had been reunited with their family.

According to Idrissu, no arrest has been made as investigation had begun to find those behind the incident.