Nasarawa State Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr Yakubu Lawal, abducted by gunmen has regained freedom.
DSP Ramhan Nansel, Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, in the state confirmed this on Friday in Lafia.
The commissioner was kidnapped at his residence in Nassarawa-Eggon local government area by gunmen on Monday, at around 9:45 p.m.
The PPRO said the commissioner regained his freedom at about 6:00 p.m on Friday and was reunited with his family.
He said the victim was also taken to the hospital for medical examination.
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The police spokesperson, however, said no suspect had been arrested in connection with the abduction, but said the police would not relent until the perpetrators were 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.
Source: NAN
