The traditional ruler of Bukpe community, Kwali Area Council, Abuja Hassan Shamidozhi, has been set free after spending two weeks and four days in the custody of bandits.
Report has it that the paramount ruler’s palace was invaded by kidnappers in Bukpe community and the monarch was taken away alongside two other residents of the community.
The other two residents, who have been identified as Ahmad Joel and his daughter, Precious Joel were also set free from captivity by the bandits on Saturday evening.
It was gathered that a ransom of 2.5 million was paid before the bandits set them free.
Hassan Shamidozhi explained that his abductors released him, the man and his daughter after leading them to a forest near Zokutu village, where they trekked for hours before appearing along Abaji-Toto road, where they boarded a vehicle home.
He said before his release, his family members, relatives and friends contributed to raise N4 million after intense negotiations.