Two journalists who were kidnapped by bandits a week ago have regained their freedom.
Abdulgafar Alabelewe of The Nation Newspaper and AbdulRaheem Aodu of Blueprint Newspaper were abducted from their homes in the Danhonu community in Millennium City of Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna on Saturday, July 7th. Although police authorities in the state have not confirmed the development, a relative of one of the victims told Channels Television that they were released on Saturday afternoon and are on their way to Abuja for medical attention.
One of the journalists, Abdulgafar Alabelewe, was released along with his wife and two children who were kidnapped together.
The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Kaduna State Council, Asma’u Yawo Halilu, confirmed their release, stating, “To the glory of God Almighty, our colleagues, Abdulgafar Alabelewe, Abduraheem Aodu, and their families have been released.”
“The Council extends her profound gratitude to the office of the CP, Kaduna State Command, the 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 to receive medical treatment.
