Kidnappers have released Alhaji Sani Toro, the former Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation, Garba Yila, the former Assistant Coach of the Nigeria Super Eagles, and Alhaji Isa Jah, one of their friends.
According to reports, Yila, and a friend were kidnapped in a village near Akwanga in Nasarawa State.
They left Abuja around 5.00 p.m. on Saturday after attending the wedding of Aminu Maigari, the son of a former NFF President, and were abducted around 7.30 p.m.
On Sunday, the kidnappers had phoned their host, Maigari, and demanded N150 million in exchange for their release.
They were said to have regained their freedom around 5.00 a.m. on Tuesday. This is after being held captive for more than 60 hours.
As of the time of reporting this story, it was unclear whether or not a ransom was paid before their release.
Their release was confirmed by a family source simply saying, “Yes, it’s true. They were released this morning after the morning prayers at about 5.00 am. And they are all in good health condition.”
The Bauchi State Police Command also confirmed their release.
The Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, Ahmed Wakil, a Superintendent of Police said, “They were released this morning. That’s all I can confirm to you.”
