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The family of Kogi journalist, Mohammed Bashir, and nine others kidnapped two weeks ago in a Kaduna suburb have regained their freedom.
The journalist confirmed this in a statement issued on Saturday, giving no details on how the victims were released and whether any ransom was paid to secure their freedom.
The journalist stated, “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.”
Recall that Bashir’s wife, Aminat Shana, his two daughters, Aisha and Hajara, were kidnapped alongside their family members and whisked away to an unknown destination penultimate Thursday.
Other members of the family who have also regained their freedom according to him include: Aisha Saba Khadija, Haruna , Adamu Haruna, Muhammad Abubakar,Asmau Abubakar,Usman Abubakar,Muhammad Abubakar and Hauwa Muhammad.
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