Gunmen Release Abducted Kogi Miyetti Allah Leader

Kidnappers have released the chairman of the Kogi chapter of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Wakili Damina.

Naija News reports that Damina was said to have been abducted from his residence on April 30 by some armed men dressed in army uniform.

Speaking on Saturday in Lokoja, the Kogi capital, MACBAN secretary in the state, Adamu Abubakar, said Damina was released in Abuja on Friday night.

The MACBAN secretary said from what Damina narrated of his experience, his abductors were suspected to be from one of the security agencies.

He said Damina arrived his home in Chikara, Kogi state, in the early hours of Saturday, where he was reunited with his family.

Adamu also expressed gratitude to the state government, police, media and members of the public for their support and concern.