Akwanga Local Government Chairman And Political Patron Regain Freedom After Kidnapping-Ransom Of N10m Paid (Full Details)

The chairman of Akwanga local government area in Nasarawa state, Hon Safiyanu Isa Andaha, along with his political mentor Adamu Umar Custom, who were abducted on New Year’s day, have been released. Sources indicate that a negotiated ransom of N10 million was paid to the kidnappers, following their initial demand of N50 million….CONTINUE READING

A confidential member of the APC state working committee, hailing from Akwanga local government, led the negotiations and confirmed the settlement at N10 million. The council chairman and his political godfather have now been reunited with their families.

Despite the mobilization of the state police command to trail the kidnappers and secure the release of the abducted individuals, the payment of the ransom reportedly played a crucial role in their safe return.