Boko Haram insurgents have released a Yobe State government official and one other person kidnapped four months ago.
Recall that the protocol officer with the Yobe State government, Ali Shehu, and his friend, Mustapha, were kidnapped alongside two Nigerian soldiers along the Maiduguri-Damaturu road on July 24.
The two soldiers were later executed by the insurgents.
A family source disclosed that the two men were released on Thursday evening amidst speculations that ransom was paid for their release.
The source said, “Mai Lalle and Mustapha were freed this evening and are now with their family members. They have to undergo a medical check-up but that will be handled at a confidential level.”
However, the state government and the police are yet to make official statements on the development.
