After payment of N25m ransom, abducted Customs Officer released in critical condition

Muawiyah Gambo, the Customs Officer abducted in Zaria, Kaduna State, has regained freedom after payment of N25 million ransom.

Gambo has been in captivity for over two months after his kidnap from his residence at Kofar Gayan Lowcost.

The News Agency of Nigeria is also reporting that Gambo was abducted along with some other residents when bandits invaded the area around 9pm on March 31.

However, most of the victims abducted along with him were earlier released.

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A credible family source told the NAN in Zaria that the Customs officer was released having paid the sum of N25 million and two motorcycles worth N1.6 million.