Professor Onje Gye-Wado, a former deputy governor of Nasarawa State, was released four days after he was kidnapped.
Gunmen had kidnapped Gye-Wado in Rinza village, Wamba Local Government Area of the state on Thursday. His adductors demanded N70 million for his release.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Ramham Nansel, confirmed his release on Monday morning.
“He was released around 9pm yesterday (Sunday), due to sustained pressure from the search and rescue team. No ransom was paid,” he said.
According to a family source, the kidnappers gained entry over the fence, broke into the house through his wife’s window, and carried him away to an unknown place.