The abducted traditional ruler of Bukpe community in Kwali Area Council of the FCT, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Hassan Shamidozhi, has narrated his ordeal in kidnappers’ den.
WITHIN NIGERIA recalls that the monarch, who was released on Saturday after his family paid N4m to his abductors was kidnapped by gunmen around 9:32 pm on Wednesday March 30, while the monarch was seated in front of his palace taking fresh air.
Speaking with Daily Trust, while narrating his experience in the hands of his abductors, Alhaji Hassan, said he crossed streams, hills and valleys before arriving at his abductors’ den.
He said, “Whenever it was night, they would bring a thick rope to tie my two legs and hands until the following morning when they wanted to feed me with rice, spaghetti, beans or garri.”
The chief, who noted that he saw hell, said he never prayed for even his enemies to fall into the hands of kidnappers.
He said, “The bandits were over 200, and all of them were carrying sophisticated weapons. In fact, they were into groups within the same camp, with some of them playing Fulani music.”
The chief appreciated friends, relatives and associates for their prayers and financial support.
He called on government to put in place measures to tackle banditry, kidnapping and rustling across the FCT and other parts of the country.
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