Niger State Commissioner Abducted By Bandits Regains Freedom

• Kidnappings have been on the rise in the northwest and central of Nigeria where heavily-armed groups have been operating

The Niger State Commissioner for Information Mohammed Idris has been freed by his abductors after almost 72 hours in captivity.

Idris was said to have been released around 9:30pm on Thursday at a location in Suleja after which he was taken to a hospital for medical check-up.

Top government officials, who confirmed his release, said no ransom was paid before the commissioner was freed by his abductors.

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Speaking after his release, the commissioner expressed gratitude to God for protecting him during his stay in the bandits’ den.

“As a Muslim, prayer is the the best shield against evil. Allah has a way of testing the faith of believers,” he said.

“My abductors regretted their cruel action and I have forgiven them. I urge you to forgive them too.”

Idris was kidnapped at about one o’clock in the early hours of Monday from his home at Baban Tunga village in Tafa local government of the state.

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