Kidnapped ATBU student regains freedom

<p>An undergraduate of the Abubakar Tafawa-Balewa University, ATBU, simply identified as Samaila, has regained freedom after spending an unspecified period in kidnappers’ den.</p>, <p>DAILY POST gathered that the 200-level Civil Engineering student was kidnapped two weeks ago while he was at the Gubi campus of the university, coincidentally the same day he returned to school.</p>, <p>It was further learnt that initially, the kidnappers demanded N10 million ransom for his release, but after negotiations, the amount was reduced to N3 million.</p>, <p>Samaila’s release was announced on the ATBU student group ‘Voice of Balewites’ on Facebook.</p>, <p>The post reads: “A fellow Balewite named Samaila, a student of ATBU from the Department of Civil Engineering (200 Level) got kidnapped along the Gubi Campus side.</p>, <p>“The incident happened on Sunday, same day the student resumed school.</p>, <p>“The God-knows-who kidnappers requested a sum amount of 10 Million Naira Cash before he’d be free to go. After certain negotiations, the price was slashed to a sum of Three Million Naira. Payment was made for his release by his parents/guardians. Samaila is now free. He’s currently safe and free from harm.”</p>, <p>However, ATBU’s Director of Information, Zailani Bappa, in a text message sent to DAILY POST when contacted, said he had no knowledge of the incident.</p>, <p>Also when contacted, the State Police Command, through the spokesperson, SP Ahmed Wakili, said the matter was not reported.</p>