Luck has shone on the two wives and a child of a member of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Hon Musa Baraza, who was, Thursday, last week, slain by unknown gunmen at his home in Dass area of the state. They were all rescued by hard fighting policemen, Monday, August 17, after four days of being in captivity.
The two wives, Rashida Musa Mante (40), Rahina Musa Mante (35) and his little daughter, Fausar Musa Mante (1) were said to be in good condition except being in shock for the horrifying experience.
Announcing this on their behalf on his verified Twitter handle, Monday, the Chief of Staff, Bauchi Government House, Dr. Ladan Salihu, said, “Alhamdulilla, the wives of Hon Musa Baraza, Bauchi House Member murdered four days ago in Dass have regained freedom.”
Also confirming their release in more details to newsmen on telephone, the Bauchi State Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakili, said, ”They were rescued yesterday around 11pm by the police, no ransom was paid. Immediately they were rescued they were taken straight to the teaching hospital in Bauchi, and were admitted there for medical attention. Meanwhile, no suspects have been arrested yet. I will give you further details later.”
- Pix: IGP, Mohammed Adamu