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JUST IN: Kidnapped Nasarawa Governor’s Aide Regains Freedom
The Special Adviser (SA) on Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Community Development to Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa state, Mr John Mamman
has been released by his abductors.
The Executive Chairman, Kokona Local Government Area of the state, Mr Saidu Kurki made this known in an interview with newsmen on Wednesday in Garuku community.
Kurki confirmed that Mamman was released on Tuesday after four days in captivity and might go for medical check up soon.
“Yes, he has been released , it is true that he has been released.
“He is in Garaku, Kokona Local Government Area (LGA) right now but he may soon leave this place for medical check up,” the chairman said.
When contacted, Mr Ramhan Nansel, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Nasarawa State Police Command, said he has no details on the matter, adding that once he gets word he will get back to the media crew.
“Don’t worry, I said that you will hear from me. Be patient please, ” the PPRO said.
However, as of the time of filing this report, the spokesman had not replied.
EkoHotBlog recalls that on April 4, the police in Nasarawa confirmed the abduction of Mamman.
Nansel said at the time that the SA was abducted at night in his country home, Dari village in Kokona LGA.
The PPRO had said that based on the information available to the police, no fewer than 10 unknown gunmen had stormed the SA’s house at about 8p.m. on that fateful day and abducted him.
“The kidnappers stormed his compound and began shooting sporadically before whisking him away to an unknown destination,” the spokesperson said.
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