Ebun Francis || The paramount ruler of Ikulu chiefdom in Zangon Kataf local government area of Kaduna state, Yohanna Sidi Kukah, has regained freedom after spending 10 days in the hands of kidnappers.
The monarch, who is the younger brother of Matthew Kukah, Catholic bishop of Sokoto diocese, abducted from his home on January 2, was released Thursday afternoon.
A member of the Ikulu traditional council, Allahmagani Yohanna, announced the release of Kukah in a statement.
The statement read, “With gratitude to God, we the entire Ikulu nation wish to announce the release of our Royal Father, His Royal Highness, Mr. Yohanna Sidi Kukah, the Agwam Akulu this afternoon.”
“He is hale and hearty. We will like to thank the security agencies, various religious and traditional rulers, the media and the general public for their support, prayers, and solidarity.”
The statement was, however, silent on whether ransom was paid for the release of the monarch but family sources said the abductors collected money.
The kidnappers had demanded a ransom of N100 million but later reduced it to N20 million.