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Minister Of Information Alhaji Mohammed Idris welcomed two Kaduna-based journalists, AbdulGafar Alabelewe and AbdulRaheem Aodu, who were recently freed from kidnappers.
The journalists, along with Alabelewe’s wife and two children, were handed over by National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu.
Idris commended the security agencies for their swift action and expressed sympathy to the affected families. He urged Nigerians to maintain faith in President Tinubu’s administration and the ongoing efforts to combat kidnapping.
The NSA highlighted that the rescue was a result of combined efforts by security agencies. Alabelewe, speaking on behalf of the victims, expressed gratitude for the government’s quick response, which restored their hope and confidence in the country’s commitment to addressing the kidnapping issue.