Abdullahi Bello Kalos, a businessman who was abducted by unknown gunmen four days ago has regained his freedom.
Kalos who resides in Minjibir Local Government Area of Kano State, Northwest Nigeria was abducted from his house by gunmen Wednesday at about 2 am.
Relatives confirmed to HumAngle that Bello returned home at about 4 am Saturday morning from a village in Babura Local Government Area of Jigawa State where he was held captive by his abductors.
According to a family source, the kidnappers called on Friday morning requesting for N15 million ransom.
It was not clear how much was paid as ransom for Bello to regain his freedom.
DSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, Police Public Relations Officer in Kano Command said a police operation led to the safe rescue of the victim on Saturday morning.
But another family source who did not want to be named said the police were not part of the rescue.
Support Our Journalism
There are millions of ordinary people affected by conflict in Africa whose stories are missing in the mainstream media. HumAngle is determined to tell those challenging and under-reported stories, hoping that the people impacted by these conflicts will find the safety and security they deserve.
To ensure that we continue to provide public service coverage, we have a small favour to ask you. We want you to be part of our journalistic endeavour by contributing a token to us.
Your donation will further promote a robust, free, and independent media.
Donate Here
