By Ismail Auwal
The Village head of Banye in Chiranci Local Government Area of Katsina State, Bishir Gide, and a student abducted 26 days back regained freedom.
The Monarch and the student were abducted by gunmen Friday night, October 15.
The traditional ruler was released Wednesday evening alongside the secondary school student.
Premium Times reported that a relative of the traditional ruler, Nura Banye, confirmed the release of the monarch this evening but said he did not know how much was paid to the kidnappers as ransom.
“I have spoken with my brothers in the town and they confirmed he is at home and ransom was paid before he was released this evening. Ransom was also paid for the other boy who was kidnapped alongside the monarch,” he said.
He said Mr Gide has since been reunited with his family.
The police spokesperson in the state, Gambo Isa, said he had not been made aware of the release of the monarch as of Wednesday evening.
