Bwari, Abuja – In a turn of events that brought both relief and grief to the Al-Kadriyar family, five out of six kidnapped sisters were reunited with their loved ones on Saturday night, 21st of January, 2024.
The circumstances of their release remain shrouded in mystery, with conflicting reports on whether it was a successful security operation or a consequence of a ransom payment.
Kabiru Aminu, the girls’ uncle, shared the emotional reunion through a jubilant video on his social media handle @kabiru_aminu.
Expressing his joy, he wrote, “#Najeebahandhersisters are home right now, someone please wake me up!” In another post, he admired their strength after enduring a harrowing period.
The sisters, along with their father, became victims of an abduction that sparked widespread concern. Despite initial efforts and public appeals for donations to meet the hefty N60 million ransom demanded by the abductors, the sum remained unmet. Tragically, the bandits executed the eldest sister, Najeebah, leaving the family in despair.
Responding to the tragedy, the police reinforced their commitment to ensuring the victims’ safe return and preventing future kidnapping incidents nationwide.
The return of the five sisters marks a bittersweet moment for the Al-Kadriyar family, as they grapple with relief for the rescued and grief for the lost.
While there are indications that a N100 million ransom was paid prior to their release, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) stated that the FCT Anti-Kidnapping squad, in collaboration with troops of the Nigerian Army, successfully rescued the victims around Kajuru forest in Kaduna State at about 11:30 pm on Saturday.
The circumstances surrounding their release continue to raise questions, adding a layer of complexity to this ongoing ordeal.
