In a moment of relief and gratitude, Abdulgafar Alabelewe, Abduraheem Aodu, and their families have been released from captivity, announced the Kaduna Council today.
“We thank God Almighty for the safe release of our colleagues,” said Asma’u Yawo Halilu, Kaduna Council Chairman.
She expressed deep appreciation to several entities, stating, “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.”
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The exact circumstances of their release were not disclosed immediately.
“We will soon announce when they will join us in Kaduna so that we could visit, rejoice and glorify God with them,” Halilu added optimistically.
The release of the colleagues follows a period of uncertainty and concern among their peers and loved ones.