The Emir of Kajuru, Alhassan Adamu,who was kidnapped by armed bandits has regained his freedom, authorities has confirmed on Monday.
He was released at about 5 pm, after spending a night in the custody of the bandits, hours after they demanded a N200 million ransom. It is however not clear if any money was paid to the bandits before releasing the Emir.
A top official of the Kajuru local government area confirmed the release of the 85-year-old traditional ruler to Channels Television.
Although 13 other members of his family who were kidnapped alongside the Emir, are still in captivity.
The spokesman of the Kajuru Emirate council, Dahiru Abubakar also confirmed the release of the emir, to Channels Television.
He said Emir Adamu was released at an undisclosed location within Kajuru Local Government Area.
He also said the emir is in good condition.
The bandits had swooped on the Emir in the early hours of Sunday morning, just six days after the abduction of 121 students of Bethel Baptist school in neighboring Chikun Local Government Area.
It was gathered that the gunmen numbering over 200 stormed the emirate, firing gunshots, before proceeding to the Emir’s palace and taking him and 13 members of his family away.
Hours later, the bandits contacted the emirates and demanded a ransom of N200 million to facilitate the monarch’s release.
According to the spokesperson of the Kajuru Emirate Council, the bandits also gave assurances that all the victims are in good condition and were not being molested.
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