Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, expressed heartfelt gratitude following the release of two Kaduna-based journalists who were abducted from their homes on the outskirts of Kaduna last weekend.
Abdulgafar Alabelewe, a journalist with The Nation, and AbdulRaheem Aodu from Blueprint newspaper, were taken alongside their families in a daring raid by bandits in Dahono Community, Millennium City area of Chikun Local Government Area.
In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Assistant on Media, Rabiu Ibrahim, Minister Mohammed Idris commended the security agencies for their swift action in rescuing the kidnapped victims. The journalists and their families regained their freedom on Saturday night, thanks to the coordinated efforts of security forces.
