News
Ex-Nasarawa Deputy Governor Regains Freedom After N4M Ransom
Former Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State, Prof Onje Gye-Wado, who was abducted in the early hours of April 7, has been released after a ransom of N4 million was paid.
The professor of law was kidnapped from his country home in Rinza, near Wamba, headquarters of Wamba local government area of the state.
His kidnappers had demanded a ransom of N70 million, but the family negotiated down to N2 million and later N3.5 million, before eventually paying N4 million.
ALSO READ: N30,000 Wasn’t Main Issue, 90% Of What AY Said Was A Lie — Basketmouth
Nasarawa State Police Commissioner, Nansel Nimyel, confirmed the release of the former deputy governor, Channels Television reports.
After his release, Prof Gye-Wado was taken back to the Palace of the paramount ruler of Wamba, Oriye Rindre, Justice Lawal Musa Nagogo.
-
News19 hours ago
EFCC Warns Protesters Of Planned Protest
-
News6 hours ago
Eravwoke Applauds Oborevwori Over Appointment Of Eshenake As Executive Assistant
-
News7 hours ago
DTHA Deputy Speaker, Akpowowo, Backs Anti-Human Trafficking Bill
-
News20 hours ago
Civil Service: Bayelsans Commend Dickson For Public Service Reforms
-
Education15 hours ago
Gov. Ododo Reassures CUSTECH Students Of Improved Security, Promises To Immortalise Two Slain Students