Two Kaduna journalists, Abdulgafar Alabelewe of the Nation Newspaper and AbdulRaheem Aodu of Blueprint Newspaper, kidnapped by bandits a week ago have regained their freedom.
DAILY POST recalls that the journalists were abducted from their homes in the Danhonu community in Millennium City of Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna on Saturday, July 7, alongside their families.
Although the police authorities have not confirmed their release, a relative of one of the victims said they were released on Saturday afternoon.
One of the journalists, Abdulgafar Alabelewe, was released along with his wife and two children who were kidnapped at the same time.
The chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Kaduna State Council, Asma’u Yawo Halilu, also confirmed the development in a statement where she said: “To the glory of God Almighty, our colleagues, Abdulgafar Alabelewe, Abduraheem Aondu, and their families have been released.
“The council extends her profound gratitude to the office of the CP, Kaduna State Command, 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 also to get medical treatment.
