21 teenagers abducted from Katsina farm released

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The police have announced the release of 21 teenagers abducted from a farm in Mairuwa, Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State.

The teenagers, between the ages of 16 and 21, were kidnapped on the farm five days ago.

Katsina police spokesman Gambo Isa announced their release on Saturday in a statement, but did not say whether ransom was paid or not.

“It is with great joy that I announce the release of all the 21 abducted teenage workers that were kidnapped while working on a farmland at Kamfanin Mai Lafiya village in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State.

“They have already been reunited with their families, while investigation is on-going,’’ Isa stated.