The abductors of Chief Ibrahim Pada, the traditional ruler of Rubochi community in Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory has released him after spending five days in captivity.
\nPada, who was abducted last Tuesday was released on Saturday after his family reportedly paid a huge ransom.
\nThe FCT Commissioner of Police, Bala Ciroma confirmed the release of the chief but said he did not know if a ransom was paid.
\nThe CP said his men were working to apprehend the gunmen who carried out the nefarious act.
\nMeanwhile, two siblings, identified as Jarus Iliya and Mercy Iliya have been kidnapped from Tika, a few kilometres from Rubochi.
\nJarus and his younger sister, Mercy were said to have been taken away by their abductors last Friday.
\nUnconfirmed reports said the gunmen were demanding N10million ransom from the family of their victims.
\nWhen asked about the latest abduction, the CP said he was not aware of the incident.
\n\u201cI cannot confirm it, but I would find out tomorrow,\u201d he stated yesterday .<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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