was abducted from his palace by some gunmen last week Friday has
regained freedom.
His release follows days of massive manhunt of his whereabouts by
security agencies across the state.
The Zamafara State Police Commissioner, Mr Femi Ogunbayode, who
confirmed the release of the 60-year old traditional ruler to our
correspondent, said the Emir was rescued by the police at Gajazema
Village, a border town between Zamfara and Kebbi States in the early
hours of Wednesday.
He further explained that his men intercepted the kidnappers at the
border community around 1AM this morning as they were about crossing
over to Kebbi State.
Mr Ogunbayode, who noted that the kidnappers fled into the bush on
siting the police, added that no arrest has been made.
While stating that the Emir is hale and hearty at the time he was
rescued, the police commissioner also explained that no ransom was
paid for his release.
The Emir, who had been on the throne for 14 years, was abducted by
unknown gunmenaround 8PM last Friday while he was praying inside a
mosque opposite his house.
--ChannelsTV
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