By Desire Emmanuel
After spending eight months in the den of kidnappers, former Chairman of the Niger State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Alhaji Alhassan Niworo, has regained his freedom.
Niworo, who was kidnapped in September last year, was said to have been released by his abductors on Sunday afternoon. It could however not be ascertained if ransom was paid or how much was paid for his release.
Mr Niworo was abdcted around 4:00 p.m. on September 29 while travelling along the Mokwa-New Bussa road in Borgu Local Government Area of the state.
The attackers ambushed vehicles between Felegi and Ibi communities, forcing passengers into the bush. Among those abducted with him were a lawyer and traders returning from the New Bussa weekly market.
However, while others were released after a few weeks, the abductors kept Niworo with them and demanded millions of naira from his relatives.
It was gathered that in December 2025, the family members and his community raised N30 million for his release, but after the kidnappers collected the money, they refused to release him and asked for another N70 million.
A competent source close to the state told Impact Nigeria News Online on Sunday night that members of his community received the cheering news of his release on Sunday afternoon, and in the evening, he had reunited with his family members.
