The Emir of Kajuru in Kaduna state, Alhaji Alhassan Adamu, who was abducted on Sunday, has regained his freedom.
Kaduna State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Mohammed Jalige, confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday, in Kaduna.
He said the second class traditional ruler was released this evening, and is now in his palace.
Recall that the abductors of the Emir of Kajuru had demanded a ransom of N200 million to secure his release.
The spokesperson of the Kajuru Emirate Council, Dahiru Abubakar, disclosed this on Monday, before the news of the release.
Following the release, the police PRO said details of how the ruler was freed would be communicated in due course.
The News Agency of Nigeria, NAN earlier reported that the emir was kidnapped with 10 members of his family in the early hour of Sunday, in Kajuru town of Kajuru Local Government Area.
(NAN)
