A member of the Nigerian House of Representatives, Garba Durbunde representing Sumaila/Takai federal constituency who was abducted in the early hours of Tuesday by unknown men along Kaduna-Jere road on his way to Kano from Abuja has regained freedom.
Confirming the latest development in the abduction case, the spokesperson of the House, Abdulrazak Namdas on Wednesday disclosed that the lawmaker has been released and since reunited with his family.
He said: “He has been released unhurt and is with his family.”
When questioned on ransom payment to the abductors, Mr. Namdas said: “I learnt he wasn’t the actual target so he was released without any ransom.”