18 Days After His Abduction, Abuja Traditional Leader Regains Freedom
- After 18 days in captivity, Alhaji Hassan Shamidozhi has been released from captivity by his abductors
- Shamidozhi had earlier been abducted by some bandits who invaded his residence in Bukpe community on March 30
- A ransom of N2.5 million was said to have been paid for the release of Shamidozhi and two other victims of the abduction
Abductors of the traditional ruler of Bukpe community in the Kwali area council of the Federal Capital Territory Hassan Shamidozhi have released him from captivity.
Shamidozhi was released by the abductors 18 days after some bandits abducted him from his palace on March 30.
The Nation reports that the bandits had invaded Shamidozhi's palace in Bukpe community and went away with the traditional leader and two others.
Source: UGC
Also, the two other residents of the community - Ahmad Joel and his daughter, Precious Joel - who was kidnapped alongside the traditional leader were released by the bandits.
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It was gathered that N2.5 million was paid to the bandits as a ransom for the release of the three victims of abduction.
Speaking on his ordeal, Shamidozhi said they were released after the abductors led them to a forest near Zokutu village.
He added that they had trekked for hours before appearing along Abaji-Toto road where they boarded a vehicle home.
Abductors of Abuja monarch tell family members what to do to raise money for his ransom
Abductors of an Abuja traditional leader, Alhaji Hassan Shamidozhi, had directed members of his family to sell his house.
The abductors said that proceeds from the house sale should be sent to them as a ransom for the release of the traditional leader.
Family members have also said that the house in which Shamidozhi lives is not even worth N5 million compared to the N20 million demanded by the kidnappers.
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Source: Legit.ng
