The paramount ruler of Pyem Chiefdom, Charles Mato Dakat, have been freed by his abductors.
Gatekeepers News had earlier reported that the paramount ruler of Gindiri in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, Charles Mato Dakat of Jos, North Central Nigeria was kidnapped at his residence in the early hours of Sunday after a heavy gun battle.
The Media Officer, Operation Safe Haven OpSH, Major Ishaku Takwa said, “Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN at Gyambus have been mobilized to the area and are on trail of the kidnappers.”
A source in the traditional council, who pleaded anonymity, said the abductors spoke with some members through the monarch’s phone.
He said, “We were able to communicate with them. It was the paramount ruler who first called and spoke to us.
“Thereafter, the abductors talked to us using the paramount ruler’s telephone.
“They told us that the paramount ruler is being treated well and is okay, and that they don’t have the intention of harming him.
“They said all they were demanding is the sum of N50million for his release. That is all I can tell you for now.
“They also called on Tuesday, where the family negotiated the ransom to N30million, with a promise to get back.
“As I speak, we are still waiting to hear from them.”
However, Gatekeepers News gathered that the traditional ruler eventually regained his freedom in the early hours of Friday .
