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A lecturer at the Federal College of Education, Zaria, Kaduna State, and a prominent public commentator, Ismail Sahabi, has been released from the clutches of kidnappers.
Naija News learnt that Sahabi, along with his brother, Sidi Aliyu Sahabi, and several others, were abducted from Kasuwar Magani, a location within the Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, while engaged in agricultural activities.
The victims, hailing from Tudun Wada, Zaria, were held captive for 31 days before their release.
A family member, who has chosen not to reveal whether a ransom was exchanged or not, told Daily Trust that the victims are currently undergoing medical evaluations to assess their health status.
A report on the incident last month highlighted the tragic loss of one of the victims, who the kidnappers murdered.
His body was subsequently recovered and interred in Zaria by his family.
Bandits Release Children Of Slain FUDMA Lecturer In Katsina
Naija News recalls that barely two weeks ago, Derrick and Caleb, the children of Dr Tiri Gyang, a Federal University of Dutsinma lecturer who was killed by bandits at his residence in Katsina State, were freed by their captors.
It was reported that the bandits initially demanded a ₦20 million ransom for the children’s release, although the exact amount subsequently paid is unclear.
The source further disclosed that after the ransom was paid, only Caleb, the younger child, was initially released. The bandits then demanded two motorcycles and a ₦200,000 mobile recharge card for Derrick’s release. After these items were delivered, Derrick was released on Sunday, August 4, 2024.
Associates of the late Dr Tiri informed Vanguard that plans for his burial are nearly complete following the children’s release.
In the meantime, new information has emerged about Mallam Garba Gardi Funtua, the father of Aisha, a student kidnapped alongside Dr. Tiri’s children.
Reports had it that Mallam Garba personally delivered the ransom for his daughter’s release. However, after taking the ransom and releasing his daughter, the bandits captured Garba and later killed him.
One of Garba’s sons confirmed on Facebook that his father was killed after paying a ₦2 million ransom for Aisha’s freedom. The bandits, who had detained his father, demanded an additional ₦5 million, not revealing that they had killed him 17 days earlier, the day after he was taken hostage.
The Facebook post reads: “It is with total submission to the will of Allah (SWT) that I announce the death of my father Alh. Abubakar Garba Gardi Funtua. He was killed by the bandits that kidnapped my sister last month. Jana’iza holds tomorrow 5/08/2024 at his residence in Gangaren Tasaulawa, Funtua by 9 am, inshaAllah. Please pray for his soul.”
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