Abducted 15-year-old Benue girl freed in Sokoto, reunites with family

A statement by his elder brother, Isaac, and obtained by DAILY POST said the young girl was now in the warm arms of his family, though with small malaria.

He said, “I Paul Isaac wish to use this opportunity to thank The Government of Sokoto state, Governor Tambuwal, the Sultanate council, the commissioner of police in Sokoto, the Assistant commissioner of police, The justice development and peace commission, the General public, all Public social medias, Channels TV, Vanguard, DAILY POST, all Nigerian’s and other Private NGO’s both within and outside the country, who have assisted in one way or the other to help me see my sister Patience Paul again.

“I wish to use this medium to inform you all that as at the time of compiling this vote of thanks, Patience Paul my sister who was abducted since 12th of August 2015 at Gidan Kukah in Rungin Sambo area in Sokoto state has been released to me in good health, with only a case of malaria after a test was run on her at the police Clinic in Sokoto.

“My joy knows no bound as she’s now back home and reunited with her siblings.”

Paul also disclosed that those who were part of the abduction of her sister had been arrested.

“He added, “those who collaborated in it have all been arrested and remained at the state C.I.D, as investigation still continues with the state C.I.D, which will eventually end in court soon.

“I say may God also remember you in your time of difficulty, Amen,” he added.