2 kidnapped German archaeologists in Kaduna regain freedom
The two German archaeologists kidnapped recently in kaduna state have regained their freedom.
Channels Television reports that Professor Peter Breunia and Johannes Behirnger, were released unhurt in the night of Saturday, February 25 by their abductors.
They were released in Katari village, along the Kaduna-Abuja expressway, according to the report.
It is not yet known if a ransom was paid for their release as demanded by their abductors who picked them on February 22 in a deep forest.
Just days ago, the acting president, Yemi Osinbajo, reportedly summoned the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, following the incident.
Since then, the police had intensified their security surveillance efforts around the forest through its various teams.
Premium Times also quotes a security source as saying: “Yes, they were released last night (Saturday) by their kidnappers. No ransom was paid,” a senior police officer said in Kaduna on condition of anonymity.
“We are expecting an official statement from Force Headquarters , Abuja with details of their release.
Source: Legit.ng
