By Ibrahim Abdul’Aziz, Regional Correspondent
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The abducted member of Taraba state House of Assembly Hon. Bashir Muhammed Bape, regained freedom Friday’s night, police and family sources have confirmed.
Bape was abducted at his residence in Jalingo on Wednesday by gunmen suspected kidnappers.
It’s not yet clear how much was paid but sources said “ransom could have been paid before he was released.”
An impeccable source said that, ” He was released late night at about 10:00pm and is currently being admitted at the hospital.
” We thank all those who helped and prayed fervently for our brother release,” the source added.
A local vigilante also said that, “Alhamdulillahi, he regained his freedom but I can’t ascertain whether ransom was paid or not.
“The issue of incessant kidnappings is alarming and all hands must be on deck to assist security operatives and that’s what we are doing. ”
When contacted, the state police spokesman, DSP David Misal stated that, ” We confirmed that he has regained freedom.”
However, it could be recalled that the state police command had earlier assured that ” police are assiduously working to track down the kidnappers and those behind the abduction,” so said the police spokesman DSP David Misal.
Disturbed by the incessant cases of kidnappings and other criminal activities , the state government banned the use of motorcycles in Jalingo and its environs.
The governor’s spokesperson, Illiya Bikye, in a statement, said the ban was as a result of the growing activities of criminals, who used motorcycles to perpetuate crimes.
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