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Mohammed Zarma, an ex-DEPUTY Comptroller with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has reclaimed his freedom. He was allegedly kidnapped by armed individuals last Friday in Kwara State. The source said that the kidnappers' initial demand of N10 million was later dropped to N6 million, even though the ransom sum was not made public. But before disclosing any information, he claimed he needed to create contracts.

 

Alhaji Aminu Yaro, a businessman from Lagos, has given N25 million to the victims of the Nguru Market fire. Governor Buni referred to the fire tragedy as a regrettable occurrence and urged the traders to view it as a preordained act of God. Also, he stated that his administration would fully analyze the damage and assist the victims.