JUST IN: Two abducted Kaduna journalists, their families regain freedom

Two abducted journalists in Kaduna, Abdulgafar Alabelewe, Abduraheem Aodu and their families have been released.

SolaceBase reports that the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Kaduna Council, confirmed the development in a statement on Saturday.

Alabelewe works for The Nation newspapers and Aodu works for Blueprint newspaper.

The statement signed by NUJ Kaduna Council Chairman, Asma’u Yawo Halilu appreciated all those involved in the release of the media professionals and their families.

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It reads, ‘’The Council extends her profound gratitude to the office of the CP, Kaduna State Command, office of the NSA, the DG, DSS, the Inspector General of Police, Kaduna State government, the NUJ President and all well meaning Nigerians that prayed along with us during the trying time.

‘’We will soon announce when they will join us in Kaduna so that we could visit, rejoice and glorify God with them.’’