The family of Kogi based journalist, Mohammed Bashir, and nine others kidnapped two weeks ago in a Kaduna State have regained their freedom.
Bashir’s wife, Aminat Shana, his two daughters, Aisha and Hajara, were kidnapped alongside their family members in August 2024.
The journalist, a correspondent with the Nigeria Telegraph, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Saturday, August 31, 2024, but didn’t disclose whether ransom was paid to secure their freedom.
“My dear Colleagues, I wish to thank you all for your prayers and concern, my family and other family members kidnapped three weeks ago in Kaduna have finally been released. I am most grateful for your show of Love; I pray such will never happen to any of us, our family and relations, thank you once again,” he said.
Other members of the family who have also regained their freedom include: Aisha Saba Khadija, Haruna , Adamu Haruna, Muhammad Abubakar,Asmau Abubakar,Usman Abubakar,Muhammad Abubakar and Hauwa Muhammad.
