The Nasarawa state police command has confirmed the release of the abducted Chairman of Keffi Local Government Area in Nasarawa State, Muhammad Shehu-Baba, and his aide, Dr Tanimu Mohammed, from their abductors.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Ramhan Nansel, confirmed this to NAN on Sunday in Lafia.
JOURNALIST101 had reported that the Keffi LGA Chairman, with his aide, were kidnapped on Keffi-Akwanga road on Friday by armed men of but not without killing his police orderly, Alhassan Habib.
The Council chairman and his aide regained their freedom around 9:00 p.m. on Saturday and has reunited with their families.
Speaking on the incident, Nansel said three suspects were arrested around the Gittata community of Keffi LGA in connection with the crime.
“The suspects, who came from Kaduna State, were arrested while negotiating for ransom,” he added.
The police spokesperson said he was not aware of any ransom paid before their release but explained that the abductors were released due to sustained pressure from the security agencies.
Meanwhile, the deceased police officer has been buried according to Islamic rites in Keffi.
(NAN)
