The Kaduna State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has announced the release of the journalists and their families who were kidnapped in the state on July 6, 2024.
The council’s chairman, Asma”u Halilu, made the announcement in a statement issued on Saturday, July 13.
The two journalists and their family members were abducted by gunmen at their residences at about 10:30 p.m. on July 6.
Halilu stated: “To the glory of God Almighty, our colleagues, Abdulgafar Alabelewe, Abduraheem Aodu, and their families have been released.
Gunmen kidnap 2 journalists, family members in Kaduna
“The council extends her profound gratitude to the office of the CP, Kaduna State Command, Office of the NSA, the D-G, DSS, the Inspector-General of Police, Kaduna State Government, the NUJ President, and all well-meaning Nigerians who prayed along with us during the trying time.
“We will soon announce when they will join us in Kaduna so that we can visit, rejoice and glorify God with them.”
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