Dr. Abdurrahman Muhammad Kawuyo of the Federal Medical Centre Yola kidnapped at the wee hours of last Sunday, has been released by his abductors.
Sources close to the victim told our reporter on phone that the doctor, Dr. Kawuyo was released after a substantial amount was paid as ransom.
“We are thankful to Allah for the release of the doctor. However a handsome amount of N1.4 million has been paid before he was released,” the source said.
Information available to TGNEWS reported that Kawuyo was kidnapped around 4:00 am on Sunday at gunpoint.
Also confirming the release of the abducted doctor to Periscope, the NMA chairman Adamawa state Dr. Tounde Elijah said, although Dr. Kawuyo has regained his freedom, it was not enough for them to relax not to think of how to protect who would be next.
“We’re aggrieved, the rate of kidnappings is so alarming. We must tell the government that our hard earned sweat isn’t for kidnappers or any criminal. We’re planning for a peaceful protest march against kidnappings in Adamawa state,” the NMA chairman said.
Efforts to speak with the PPRO Adamawa State police command, DSP Sulaiman Nguroje did not yield fruit as he did not pick calls directed to him.
