Abducted Kaduna lawmaker, Ibrahim Ismail, regains freedom

A member of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Hon Ibrahim Samaila, who was kidnapped by unknown gunmen at ‎Abakpa community in Kaduna North on August 22nd, has regained his freedom.

Although N70 million ransom was reportedly demanded for, the lawmaker representing Tudun Wada Constituency, was released on Wednesday evening and has since reunited with his family.

Kaduna State Police Command spokesman, ASP Aliyu Usman, confirmed this but did not disclose whether ransom was paid before his release, or whether the police arrested any of the kidnappers involved.