Abducted ex-Niger SUBEB chairman released after 7 months

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Alh. Alhassan Bawa-Niworo, the former Chairman, Niger State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), has regained freedom after spending seven months in bandits’ captivity.

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Bawa-Niworo was abducted on Sept. 29, 2025, on the New Bussa-Mokwa Road while travelling to Minna.

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Saifullah Bawa-Niworo, his eldest son, confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Minna, saying the former SUBEB chairman was released by his abductors on Sunday.

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According to him, the family had earlier paid N30 million ransom, but the abductors failed to release the victim and instead demanded an additional N120 million.

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He explained that the initial ransom was raised through bank loans as well as contributions from friends and relatives.

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Saifullah, however, did not disclose whether any additional payment was made before his father regained freedom.

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When contacted, SP Wasiu Abiodun, Spokesperson of the Niger State Police Command, said the command had yet to be officially informed of the development.

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(NAN)

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