The family of Kogi journalist, Mohammed Bashir, along with nine others who were kidnapped two weeks ago in a Kaduna suburb, have regained their freedom.
The update was confirmed by Bashir himself in a statement issued on Saturday.
However, the journalist did not disclose details regarding the circumstances of their release or whether any ransom was paid to secure their freedom.
“My dear Colleagues, I wish to thank you all for your prayers and concern, my family and other family members kidnapped three weeks ago in Kaduna have finally been released. I am most grateful for your show of Love; I pray such will never happen to any of us, our family and relations, thank you once again.”
that Bashir’s wife, Aminat Shana, his two daughters, Aisha and Hajara, were kidnapped alongside their family members and whisked away to an unknown destination penultimate Thursday.
Other members of the family who have also regained their freedom according to him include: Aisha Saba Khadija, Haruna , Adamu Haruna, Muhammad Abubakar,Asmau Abubakar,Usman Abubakar,Muhammad Abubakar and Hauwa Muhammad.