The Emir of Bungudu in Zamfara State, Alhaji Hassan Attahiru has regained freedom from bandits after he spent 32 days in captivity.
recalled that the monarch was abducted at Dutse village, along Kaduna-Abuja Highway on September 14 when bandits attacked his motorcade.
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A source close to the monarch’s Palace confirmed that ransom was paid to the bandits before the emir was released.
“A sum of N20m is offered to the bandits at the first instance, but they refused to release the emir. Instead, they asked for more money. I am not certain how much is added on top of the initial N20m, but I am sure additional money was given to the bandits before the Emir was released.
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“The emir was released in Kaduna in the evening and he has been taken to hospital for medical check-ups. You know, for a person of his caliber to sepend 32 days in the custosy of bandits, such person will surely needs medical attention.
“But we thanked Allah the Almighty that finally, the Emir has regained freedom. He will return to Bungudun as soon as he is discharged from the hospital,” he said.
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According to the palace source, residents of Bungudu are the most happiest people in Zamfara today following the release of the Emir.
“Our people are in happy mood today following the release of the Emir. People from Bungudu Town and environs have started trooping to the palace to sympathise with family of the monarch. We thanked Allah for safeguarding the Emir,” the source concluded.
