Emir of Bungudu Alhaji Hassan Attahiru has been freed by his abductors.
Gatekeepers News reports that the Emir of Bungudu, Hassan Attahiru has been set free by his abductors over a month after he was abducted on the Kaduna-Abuja highway.
The abduction which happened at exactly 11:54 pm on Tuesday, September 14 was confirmed by the Kaduna Police command’s spokesman, Mohammed Jalige.
It is not clear if a ransom was paid for his release at the time of filing this report.
A statement from the emirate on Sunday confirmed the development.
It reads: “The Emir of Bungudu (Sarkin Fulanin Bungudu) Alhaji Hassan Attahiru has regained his freedom after 32 days in captivity. On behalf of the family and Bungudu Emirate, we wish to thank everyone for their prayers and support during this trying time.
“We appreciate all the efforts of Kaduna State Government throughout this challenging period. Our immense gratitude to the Zamfara State Government for playing a key role to see our father returned home safely.
“We salute the Nigerian Police Force and Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria for the support in facilitating the release of the Emir.
“We wish to plead with the public to respect the privacy of the Emir in the coming weeks as he receives medical attention and post-trauma management.”
