JUST IN: Senator Yari regains freedom

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Senator representing Zamfara West and former governor of the state, Abdulaziz Yari, has regained freedom from the Department of State Services (DSS).

Senator Yari was freed Friday night about 11 p.m. after being arrested and questioned by DSS agents.

The former governor, who ran unsuccessfully for Senate President, went to the DSS office on Thursday and was held.

The reason for holding and questioning Senator Yari is unclear.