A retired principal, Mallam Abdulkadir, who was held by armed bandits while delivering ransom for some abducted persons has been freed from captivity.

Senator Shehu Sani who gave the update said the retired Principal was beaten up by the kidnappers and later released after a ransom was paid.

‘’Mallam Abdulkadir, the retired Kaduna Principal who was held by kidnappers for delivering ransom has been released earlier today.Ransom was paid for his freedom.He was thoroughly beaten and lost his tooth for delayed payment.’‘ he wrote.