The abducted Commissioner for information in Niger state, Alhaji Muhammed Sani Idris, has shared his experience in captivity after he regained freedom.
On Monday, August 9, gunmen broke into the residence of the Commissioner at Babban-Tunga, a community off Abuja/Kaduna highway. They were said to have attacked his wife and baby before whisking him away.
Family sources who spoke to Daily Trust, said the family sold some valuables to raise the ransom demanded by the abductors. The source also said that he is unsure of how much was paid to secure the Commissioner’s release, adding that the government did not contribute a dime to his release.
Addressing some persons after regaining freedom, Idris was heard saying that his abductors told him they got information that the governor was releasing money to him every week. He also said he has forgiven those who abducted him.
“Allah has promised to test us… Those guys who kidnapped me, I have forgiven them. I don’t want anybody to curse them or say anything bad against them.
“They were crying when I left them. They said they regret kidnapping me. That they were contracted to kidnap me. They (kidnappers) were from Zamfara and the person who contracted them told them that the Governor gives me over 200 million naira monthly.
“They said the person told them that if I gave them less than N200 million, they shouldn’t release me.”
Listen to top Radio Stations in Abia State CLICK HERE
Support Afnews Independent Journalism
At Afnews, we are dedicated to providing accurate, insightful, and timely news coverage. Our commitment to journalistic integrity ensures that you receive trustworthy information, unfiltered and unbiased. To maintain our independence and continue delivering quality content, we rely on the support of our readers.
If you value the work we do, please consider making a contribution. Your support enables us to keep bringing you the stories that matter.
Donate today and help us keep independent journalism alive. Thank you for your support!
