Abducted Nasarawa Commissioner Regains Freedom

Nasarawa commissioner for information, Yakubu Lawal, has been freed by his abductors, Nasarawa police command spokesperson, Ramhan Nansel, confirmed his release to NAN yesterday.

The commissioner was kidnapped on Monday at his residence in Nassarawa-Eggon LGA of the state.

Police said the commissioner regained freedom around 6pm yesterday and was reunited with his family. He said the commissioner was taken to the hospital for medical examination.

The police spokesperson said no suspect had been arrested in connection with the abduction, adding that the police would not relent until the perpetrators are arrested.

Nansel, however, said the police command was not aware whether any ransom was paid before the release of the commissioner.

He said the commissioner was released due to sustained pressure from the combined team of security agencies.

A teacher at Government Science Secondary School, Nassarawa-Eggon was killed yesterday by gunmen who invaded the school premises.

In July, the government ordered the closure of primary and secondary schools in the state over security threats.