A traditional ruler in Plateau state, Diket Gupiya, has regained his freedom after spending a week in the hands of his abductors.
PUNCH reports that Diket Gupiya, paramount leader of Pushit district in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, was kidnapped last week and was released on Friday night.
The reports says the monarch who is a close relative to the state’s deputy governor was in his palace watching television on February 24, 2022, when he was kidnapped by the gun men and taken to an unknown destination.
Confirming his release to PUNCH, A resident, Jeremiah Godiya, said, “We have been jubilating since last night since we got the news of the release of our traditional ruler.
“And when I went to his palace to check this morning, I discovered that the story is true. We really thank God for bringing him back safely.”
Spokesperson for the Plateau State Police Command, Ubah Ogaba, also confirmed the release of the monarch saying, “I just got a situation report over there and I can confirm to you that the kidnapped traditional ruler has been released and has been reunited to his family.”
