The Niger State Police Command says it has rescued the kidnapped traditional ruler of Wawa in Borgu Local Government of Niger State.
The victim, Dr. Mahmud Aliyu, was kidnapped by heavily armed gunmen on Sunday at his palace at about 10pm.
The Police Spokesperson in the state, DSP Wasiu Abiodun, made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria in Minna on Saturday.
Abiodun said the royal father was rescued on Friday at about 7:30pm after sustained efforts of the Police, military and vigilante.
Aliyu is currently receiving medical attention at an undisclosed facility.