Nigeria News

Wedding continues as abducted bride-to-be regains freedom in Plateau

A bride-to-be, Farmat Paul, who was abducted in her pastor’s house in Ngyong community of Plateau State.

Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, on Sunday, has regained freedom.

She was abducted at the pastor’s residence where she was expected to spend the night before the wedding.

It was gathered that the victim was released on Monday night and soon after her release, the wedding ceremony which was suspended continued.

When contacted, the State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Ubah Gabriel Ogiba, on the release of the victim, told our correspondent that the victim had returned home but could not explain whether any ransom was paid.

On Monday, ASP Gabriel had said though there was no formal complaint to the police on the matter, they heard about it and swung into action to investigate the circumstances behind her disappearance.

He had said “It may not be kidnapping because there was a time when a lady went to sleep in another man’s house and everybody was saying kidnapping. We are investigating her whereabouts but don’t rush to say kidnapping. We have swung into action.”

A source, who also confirmed the release said ransom was paid but he could not confirm the specific amount.

Treasure Orokpo

A multi-talented individual with a passion for diverse fields, Treasure Orokpo is a trained journalist, skilled cook, and AI enthusiast. When she's not uncovering the latest stories, you can find her whipping up culinary creations in the kitchen and entertainment.

Recent Posts

Tension as new terrorist group ‘LAKURAWAS’ emerges in Nigeria

The Sokoto State Government has raised alarms about the emergence of a new terrorist group…

1 second ago

Ujah: Ministry of Education breaks silence on suspension of FUHSO VC, issues fresh order

The Federal Ministry of Education has formally addressed the suspension of Prof. Innocent A.O. Ujah…

32 mins ago

‘Herdsmen after our women’ – Idoma community raises alarm

Residents of Ukwonyo community in the Ufia axis of Ado Local Government Area, Benue State,…

41 mins ago

FUHSO: Why we suspended Prof Ujah as Otukpo varsity Vice Chancellor – Governing Council

The Governing Council of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, has explained why it…

48 mins ago

Baltasar Engonga: Fresh update emerges over leaked tapes of Equatorial Guinea official

The Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency, in Equatorial Guinea, Baltasar Engonga, has…

2 hours ago

Tinubu makes fresh appointment

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Abdulrazak Yusuf Tukur as the National Commissioner for the…

3 hours ago