Nasarawa State Commissioner of Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr. Yakubu Lawal, has regained freedom from his abductors.
DSP Ramhan Nansel, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), in the state confirmed his release on Friday in Lafia.
The commissioner was kidnapped at his residence in Nassarawa-Eggon Local Government Area (LGA) by gunmen on Monday, at around 9:45p.m.
The PPRO said the commissioner regained his freedom at about 6p.m. on Friday and was reunited with his family
He said the victim was also taken to the hospital for medical examination.
The Police spokesperson however said no suspect has been arrested in connection with the abduction, but said the police would not relent until the perpetrators are arrested.
Nansel, however, said that the police command was not aware whether any ransom was paid before the release of the commissioner.
He explained that the commissioner was released due to sustained pressure from the combined team of security agencies.
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