The command’s Police Public Relations Office (PPRO) DSP. Ms Catherine Anene, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Makurdi that the provost reunited with his family late Thursday evening.

NAN recalls that the provost was kidnapped at Ihugh in Vandeikya Local Government Area on his way from a burial ceremony on Aug. 9.

Anene disclosed that the provost was released without payment of any ransom.

She said investigations were ongoing to apprehend the kidnappers and other criminal elements terrorising the state, and promised to shield the informant with relevant information.

NAN reports that the entire Sankera axis compromising Ukum, Logo and Katsina-Ala Local Government Areas, has been witnessing criminalities in the recent time.