Kidnapped NFF ex-Secretary, Sani Toro, others regain freedom
Story from Ahmad SAKA, Bauchi
The Bauchi State Police Command has confirmed the release of the kidnapped former Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Sani Ahmed Toro, former Assistant Coach of the Nigeria Super Eagles, Garba Yila, and Alhaji Isa Jah.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, who confirmed their release, gave no details of how and when the abductees regained freedom.
A family source said that the former NFF Secretary and his friends were released at about 5 am on Tuesday and were said to be at an undisclosed health facility receiving treatment and they are in good condition.
It could be recalled that the kidnapped victims were driving back from Abuja last week Saturday to Bauchi State after attending the wedding ceremony of the son of former NFF President, Aminu Maigari when they were kidnapped along Akwanga road in Nasarawa state at about 7.30 pm.
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The kidnappers were reported to have demanded N150 million as ransom before they can be released.
