A former member of the Jigawa State House of Assembly, who represented Auyo constituency, Haladu Bako Uza, has regained his freedom after reportedly payment of a ransom.
According to the report, an aide on social media to the ex-Governor of the State, Sule Lamido, Mansur Ahmed, confirmed his release.
He said the victim was released on Saturday around 3:00 pm, after the payment of N1.5m ransom to kidnappers to secure his freedom.
It was gathered that gunmen abducted the former lawmaker on his way to Auyo town, along Kano-Hadejia road on Wednesday night.
Police spokesman of the Jigawa State Command ASP Lawan Shiisu Adam, confirmed the release of the victim, but didnt say if the ransom was paid before the release of the victim.
He said, however, that the Police had intensified a manhunt to arrest the criminals.
