Kidnapped Emir Regains Freedom In Zamfara...

The Emir of Bukkuyum in Zamfara State, Alhaji Muhammad Usman, who was kidnapped by unidentified gunmen on Friday, has regained his freedom. Usman was released by his captors on Wednesday.

This was disclosed by the Police Public Relations Officer of the state command, Sanusi Amiru, while briefing newsmen in Gusau. Amiru said police team assigned to search and rescue the kidnapped emir from the office of the state Police Commissioner successfully found and rescued the emir at Gadar Zaima.

“The whole area was cordoned off by police, who were on search and rescue mission, the development which compelled the kidnappers to release the emir,” Amiru added. 

Narrating his experience while in the custody of kidnappers to newsmen, the emir said he was comfortable, as not a finger was raised against him but he could not understand the reason behind his ordeal. Usman said:

“I was neither asked for any piece of information nor directed to sign for any demand. “I was there for good five days, eating delicious and healthy foods. I was not harassed or humiliated.”

Culled from: The Eagle Online