The Niger State Commissioner for Information and Strategy  Alhaji  Mohammed Sani Idris has regained freedom from bandits who abducted him late in the evening on Sunday.

Top government officials in the state confirmed the return of the commissioner to the newsmen  on Thursday in Minna, the state capital

Idris was released around 9:30pm at a location in Suleja after which he was taken to a hospital for medical check-up

The officials, however, said no ransom was paid before the commissioner was released by his abductors.

Speaking after his release, the commissioner expressed gratitude to God for protecting him during his stay in the bandits’ den.

As a Muslim, prayer is the the best shield against evil. Allah has a way of testing the faith of believers,” he said.

“My abductors regretted their cruel action and I have forgiven them. I urge you to forgive them too.”

Tribune Online learnt that Alhaji Idris was kidnapped at about 11:30 on Sunday, while other unconfirmed sources claimed he was kidnapped at about 1:00am on Monday from his home at Baban Tunga village in Tafa Local Government Area of the state.

Meanwhile, the family has expressed their sincere appreciation to community members, well-wishers and his associates for all their love, sacrifices and support during the trying period.