Bandits Release Wife And Son Of Abuja Traditional Ruler After Collecting N2.5M Ransom, Foodstuff, Hard Drugs, Energy Drinks

The abducted wife and son of HRH Alhaji Hassan Shamdozhi, the traditional ruler of Bukpe in Kwali Area Council in the FCT, have been released after seven weeks in captivity.

Recall that bandits on Saturday, February 4, 2023, abducted one of the chief’s wives, two sons and three other residents of the area from their residences.

A member of the family, Danjuma Usman, who confirmed the development to the Daily Trust on Sunday, March 26, said the victims, Mrs. Sadiya Hassan Shandozhi and her son, Osama Hassan, were freed on Saturday evening after payment of N2.5m ransom, foodstuff, hard drugs, energy drinks and wines. The money and items were taken in a forest in Kogi State.

Usman who noted that the kidnappers refused to release the other son of the chief, Hamisu, and the two other victims, said the bandits were demanding another N3m before they would be freed.

The monarch, who confirmed the release of his wife and one of his sons, said, “Now they are demanding another N3m to free one of my sons and two of my subjects that are in their captivity.”