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Kidnapped wife, child of slain Bauchi lawmaker rescued

The family of a member of the Bauchi State House of Assembly representing Bass Constituency, Musa Mante Barassa, have regained their freedom.

The victims are: Rashida Musa Mante (40), Rahina Musa Mante (35) and a daughter Fausar Musa Mante (1).

The victims, as learnt regained their freedom after spending four days in captivity.

The Chief of Staff, Bauchi Government House, Dr Ladan Salihu, made this known via his verified Twitter handle.

“Alhamdulillah! The wives of Hon. Musa Baraza, Bauchi House Member murdered 4 days ago in Dass have regained Freedom.

“The one-year-old baby abducted along with them is also released. Gov Bala Mohammed has directed Doctors and security to give them adequate care and attention,” he said.

It will be recalled that gunmen had attacked and killed Barassa at his residence in Dass, abducted his wives and one-year-old daughter last week Thursday.

Police authorities had informed that four empty shells of live ammunition were recovered at the scene of the murder, adding that the incident is being investigated.

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