The Paramount Ruler of Gindiri in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, Charles Mato Dakat on Friday regained his freedom from his abductors after spending about five days in captivity.
This was disclosed to newsmen by sources in Operation Safe Haven.
Recall that the traditional ruler was abducted at his residence in the early hours of Sunday.
The assailants were said to have stormed his house amid heavy gunfire after Dakat and members of his family had retired from the Christmas celebrations.
The Police Public Relations Officer in Plateau, Gabriel Ubah, had also confirmed that personnel of Operation Safe Haven were swiftly mobilised to the area to rescue the abducted traditional ruler.
Also, the Media Officer of Operation SAFE HAVEN, Ishaku Takwa said, “While the Paramount ruler of Gindiri in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, Chief Charles Mato has been with his abductors, the commander Operation SAFE HAVEN, Major General Ibrahim Ali placed the troops deployed at Gyanbus on red alert and hot trail of the perpetrators.
“Consequently, Eight suspects were arrested in connection with the kidnap incidence and are being interrogated. Following this development, the paramount ruler early this morning of Friday 31 December 2021 was released by his abductors. Meanwhile, Operations SAFE HAVEN is still very much on the ground to ensure all those involved in the kidnap of the traditional ruler are arrested and made to face the full wrath of the law.”