The abducted Niger State Commissioner for Information, Mohammed Idris has regained freedom.
Top government officials in the state confirmed the return of the commissioner on Thursday.
Idris was released around 9:30pm at a location in Suleja after which he was taken to a hospital for medical check-up.
The officials, however, said no ransom was paid before the commissioner was released by his abductors.
Speaking after his release, the commissioner expressed gratitude to God for protecting him during his stay in the bandits’ den.
“As a Muslim, prayer is the the best shield against evil. Allah has a way of testing the faith of believers,” he said.
“My abductors regretted their cruel action and I have forgiven them. I urge you to forgive them too.”
Mr. Idris was kidnapped in the early hours of Monday from his home at Baban Tunga village in Tafa local government of the state.
