Kidnapped lawmaker regains freedom

dimeji akinloye

August 25, 2016 12:12 AM

But the police did not say whether a ransom was paid before Ismail was released or if any of the kidnappers was arrested.

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The Kaduna Police Command has confirmed the release of a member of the Kaduna State House of Assembly,

Speaking in an interview with NAN, the state's police spokesman ASP Aliyu Usman, said the victim, who was released on Wednesday evening has reunited with his family.

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The lawmaker, who represents Tudun Wada constituency in the state Assembly, was abducted at his residence in Abapka area of Kaduna metropolis.

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