Former Labour and Productivity Minister, Usaini Akwanga has been freed by his abductors.  Akwanga, who was abducted by gunmen at his farm on Wamba Road in Akwanga, Nasarawa State on Tuesday, regained freedom on Thursday.

The Nasarawa State  Commissioner of Police,  Abubakar Bello, confirmed the development last night.  He said the former minister has re-united with his family, friends and well-wishers. A family source however claimed that ransom was paid before his release.

Source: Drum newsonline