Two clerics Nuhu Bakwa and his pastor friend, who were abducted on Monday by gunmen in Plateau State, have regained their freedom.
The two were released on Thursday night after their relatives paid an undisclosed amount as ransom.
The two clergymen were abducted at Bisichi in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau and whisked to an unknown destination while on their way to Jos, the state capital.
The abductors initially contacted the family and demanded a ransom of N10 million, also threatening to kill them if the money was not paid on time.
A source said the two were released on Thursday night after the ransom payment was made, adding that they were picked up by their relatives where they were abducted.
According to the source, “The kidnapped Rev. Dr. Nuhu Bakwa and a friend, Pastor, were released at about 8:30 on Thursday after payment of the ransom. The victims were dropped by the kidnappers at the same spot they were kidnapped: a filling station at Maraba Jama, close to the NDLEA checkpoint.
“The two pastors were maltreated and wounded; they could not walk properly due to the severe beating. They are presently receiving medical attention.”
The Commissioner of Police, Bartholomew Onyeka, said men of the Command were making concerted efforts to track down perpetrators of the incident.
