Sodiq Rabiu

Gunmen have released a former leader of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Mr Takai Shamang, who was abducted from his home.

The kidnappers on Friday, 5 July 2024, invaded Shamang’s country home in Biniki village in Kaura Local Government of Kaduna State and took away the 78-year-old former unionist.

One of his daughters, Mrs Grace Abbin, confirmed her father’s release via a post on her WhatsApp status, state news agency, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported.

“To God Almighty be the Glory. My family lack words to appreciate everyone of you for the safe return of our daddy, comrade Elder Takai A. Shamang,” she wrote.

Mrs Grace Abbin, however, did not state the circumstances of his release and whether a ransom was paid.

Shamang is the President and Founder of Gantys Aid for Widows, Orphans and Needy Foundation, popularly known as GAWON Foundation.

He was also a former President General of the National Union of Electricity and Gas Workers, now the National Union of Electricity Employees, between 1982 and 1989.

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