Abducted family of slain Bauchi lawmaker rescued - Police

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Bauchi Command, Ahmed Wakili has told The Nations that the family of the slain Bauchi lawmaker, Hon. Musa Mante Baraza, have regained their freedom after being abducted for five days.

Recall that Baraza's wives, Rashida Musa Mante 40, Rahina Musa Mante, 35 and his one- year old daughter Fausar Musa Mante were abducted last Thursday in Dass Local Governement Area of Bauchi.

Wakili said: "They were rescued yesterday around 11pm by the police, no ransom was paid.

Immediately they were rescued they were taken straight to teaching hospital in Bauchi, he told The Nations.

“They were admitted there for medical attention and no suspects were arrested yet. I will give you further details later.”