Two abducted Kaduna journalists, Abdulgafar Alabelewe of the Nation and Abdul Raheem Aodu of Blue Print who were abducted in Danhonu area of Kaduna metropolis last week Saturday have regained their freedom today.
This was disclosed by the elder brother of one of the abducted Journalists, Mas’ud Mobolaji Alabelewe while speaking with newsmen today.
He said, the duo and their family members who were abducted last week Saturday have regained their freedom today (Saturday).
According to him, “they’re on their way to Abuja for medical checks . It is excepted while in Abuja they’ll be examine by a group of experts.
“We thanked Nigerians,we thanked you (journalists) for the support, both morally and financially,we thanked the constituted authorities. Many people too numerous to mention.
Meanwhile , in a statement issued by the chairman, Nigerian Union of Journalists Kaduna state council, Asmau Halilu on Saturday evening over the release of the two journalists said ,”To the glory of God Almighty, our colleagues, Abdulgafar Alabelewe, Abduraheem Aodu and thier families have been released.
“The Council extends her profound gratitude to the office of the CP, Kaduna State Command, office of the NSA, the DG, DSS, the Inspector General of Police, Kaduna State government, the NUJ President and all well meaning Nigerians that prayed along with us during the trying time.
“We will soon announce when they will join us in Kaduna so that we could visit, rejoice and glorify God with them.”
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