Bandits have released a former director of public affairs and zonal director of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Ahmad Abdulkadir, after nine days in captivity.
The bandits, however, refused to release his 15- year- old daughter, Laila Ahmad, who was kidnapped alongside her father in Bakori, Katsina State.
21st CENTURY CHRONICLE reported how the gunmen attacked Bakori Housing Quarters and whisked away the duo with some neighbors.
The bandits also requested N50 million ransom for the release of the ace broadcaster and N20 million for his daughter.
A close associate of Mr. Ahmed, who is also a broadcaster, told 21st CENTURY CHRONICLE that the ex-director was released Thursday evening by the bandits.
“He has been released but his daughter, Laila, who is seriously sick is still with them,” the source, who wished to remain anonymous, said.
He, however, didn’t say if ransom was paid before he was released.
The spokesperson of Katsina police command, SP Gambo Isa, didn’t respond to calls as his mobile phone was busy when this reporter called thrice.
