By Princess Simon (Bureau Chief, North Central)
Kidnapped Niger State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Alhaji Muhammad Sani Idris, has just regained freedom after spending four days with his abductors, suspected to be armed bandits.
The commissioner was abducted by suspected armed bandits at about 1 am from his house at Baban-Tunga village in Tafa Local Government Area on Sunday and regained his freedom after spending four days in the kidnappers’ den.
He has released at about around 9: 30 pm Thursday night at a location in Suleija town. He was immediately taken to a hospital for medical checks.
The Commissioner who attributed his freedom from his abductors to the mercy of Allah who created confusion in the minds of his abductors, however, celebrates being reunited with his family members and friend, once again.
“As a Muslim, prayer is the best shield against evil. Allah has a way of testing the faith of believers. My abductors regretted their cruel action and I have forgiven them. I urged you to forgive them too”.
Meanwhile, Niger state government officials have said that no ransom was paid for his release. NNL.
