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Journalists regain freedom 7 days after abduction in Kaduna
Two journalists abducted alongside their family members by criminals in Kaduna State have regained their freedom.
The victims were abducted by gunmen at their homes on the night of July 6.
The chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Kaduna State, Asma’u Halilu, confirmed the news in a statement on Saturday.
READ ALSO: NPAN demands urgent action from Nigerian govt over abducted Kaduna journalists, families
He said: “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, Office of the NSA, the D-G, 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.
“We will soon announce when they will join us in Kaduna so that we can visit, rejoice, and glorify God with them.”
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