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| Kaduna Journalists and Families Regain Freedom |
Reporters from The Nation newspaper, Alhaji AbdulGafar Alabelewe, and Blueprint Newspaper, AbdulRaheem Aodu, who were kidnapped along with their family members, have been freed.
The journalists and their families were abducted from their homes in Danhonu community, Millennium City, Chikun local government area of Kaduna, on July 7, 2024.
The kidnappers had earlier released AbdulRaheem’s wife.
Confirming their release, AbdulGafar’s elder brother, Barrister Mas’ud Mobolaji Alabelewe, stated that they are currently receiving treatment in Abuja.
He said, “To God be the glory, our loved ones have been released. It was a week of terror for the whole family, but we thank Allah that they have been freed.
“We want to thank everyone who supported us with prayers during this trying time.”
Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Kaduna Council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, Asma’u Yawo Halilu, expressed relief over the release of the journalists in a statement.
She said, “To the glory of God Almighty, our colleagues, AbdulGafar Alabelewe, AbdulRaheem Aodu, and their families have been released.
“The Council extends its 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 who prayed with us during this difficult time.
“We will soon announce when they will join us in Kaduna so that we can visit, rejoice, and glorify God with them.”
