[News] 7 family members of Emir of Kajuru freed after 2 months in captivity

Seven family members of the Emir of Kajuru, Alhaji Alhassan Adamu have regained freedom after two months in captivity.

 

The monarch and his family members were abducted by bandits who stormed his residence on July 11, 2021. The Emir was released 24 hours after the abduction.

 

Daily Trust reported that the kidnap victims said to be three women, three male and an infant ‎were released on Wednesday September 8, after an undisclosed amount were paid as ransom.

 

A title holder in the emirate, Dan Iyan Kajuru Saidu Musa who confirmed the release of the victims, said children and grand children of the Emir are still in captivity.