Kaduna-based Islamic Scholar, Sheik Adams Al-Garkawi, has been greed by his abductors.

Sources from the Al-Garkawi Jumma'at mosque, Kinkinau GRA, Kaduna confirmed his release.

"Mallam has been released by his abductors around 6:50pm and we are waiting for him to tidy up and lead us in Magrib prayers.

"Ransom was paid, but I cannot confirm how much, because I do not have the authority to do that. All I can say is that he is in good health. We thank Allah for his mercy," the source who pleaded for anonymity said.

The Police Command in Kaduna State on Friday, confirmed the abduction by gunmen while working in his farm.

The Police Public Relations Officer for the command, Deputy Superintendent of Police Murkhtar Aliyu, confirmed the incident in a statement in Kaduna.

Aliyu said that the preacher was abducted on Thursday along with two other persons, believed to be either his sons or students.

“The Kaduna State Police Command wishes to categorically state that, on 02/8/2018 at 13:40 hours, a distress call was received that one Malam Ahmad Garko, popularly known as ‘Al-Garkawy’ went to his farm in Maguzawa village, Igabi Local Government Area.

“He was unfortunately intercepted by unknown Armed Men on Motor bikes alongside two others.

“On receipt of the call, teams of policemen immediately mobilised to the area but the hoodlums escaped with the victims.

Aliyu said: “Tactical Units have been deployed; two persons were so far arrested in connection with the incident and rescue mission remains the utmost priority.“

He said investigation had commenced in effort to rescue the preacher and the two other victims.

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