abductors<\/a>, who demanded three motorcycles before their release.<\/p>\nOn November 8, 2021, 13 local government employees were kidnapped by bandits in Kidandan, Giwa Local Government Area of the state, while on their way to pay their respects to Dogara Abdullahi, a staff member who had lost his father.<\/p>\n
According to a source who requested anonymity, Suleiman Zailani and Nura Mohammed were released from captivity on Thursday, December 2, following the delivery of the three motorcycles to the kidnappers.<\/p>\n
According to the source, the “Boko Haram” motorcycles were delivered to the bandits on Wednesday, ensuring the release of the captives on Thursday.<\/p>\n
He further explained, \u201cThe two released victims have already been reunited with their families and will be taken to the hospital for medical examination.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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