News
Kogi businessman released after two months in kidnappers’ den
By Adeleye Kunle
Alhaji Mohammed Jamiu, a businessman in the hands of his abductors for over two months, has finally regained freedom.
Jamiu was abducted in his residence at Idare quarters in Okene Local Government Area of Kogi State during the Sallah celebration on 9th July 2022.
Shortly after he returned from Eid praying ground, posing as business associates, his abductors entered his residence where he was kidnapped.
A source confirmed to Track News that the abductors released the victim on Thursday night.
Though the ransom paid before his release is not known, the source explained that a reasonable sum was paid to the kidnappers.
According to the source, “They just released our brother, Alhaji Mohammed Jamiu Idris. We have been praying for over two months to see that this come to pass. Even though we paid ransom for his release, we thank Almighty Allah that he came back alive.”
The source added that it is not the first time Jamiu, the owner of Always Petroleum and Energy Service Limited had an encounter with kidnappers.
He was said to have been kidnapped in 2019 in Okene in one of his fuel stations but was rescued by military operatives after a few days in captivity, with one officer and kidnapper killed in the encounter
-
Politics6 days ago
Ijaw leaders to Fubara: Begin probe of incomes, contracts awarded under Wike
-
Sports6 days ago
2024 AFCON: Nigeria Thrash Burundi 11-0, Qualify For Quarterfinal
-
Crime4 days ago
Police officer kills man with teargas canister
-
Politics6 days ago
Anambra Governor Soludo Using Local Government Funds to Run His Political Structure, Says Valentine Ozigbo
-
Politics6 days ago
Tinubu did not create any of Nigeria’s problems; he became president to solve them – APC Professionals
-
Gist6 days ago
Woman shocks many as she dances joyfully at her husband’s burial
-
Politics4 days ago
Ogidi Calls for Arrest of Ikwerre LG Chairman for Threatening Gov. Fubara
-
Politics6 days ago
Eight Commissioner Nominees Join Fubara’s Cabinet After Screening, Confirmation