The mother of renowned Hausa political singer Dauda Adamu Kahutu, also known as Rarara, has been freed by bandits after 18 days in captivity.
The mother of renowned Hausa political singer Dauda Adamu Kahutu, also known as Rarara, has been freed by bandits after 18 days in captivity. A family source informed Channels Television on Wednesday that 75-year-old Hajiya Hauwa’u Adamu was released on Tuesday evening and subsequently taken to a hospital in Abuja for medical treatment.
The source mentioned that her health had deteriorated, leading to a diagnosis of high blood pressure due to the abduction. Despite her condition, there was widespread jubilation in Kahutu village, Danja Local Government Area of Katsina State, upon hearing the news of her release.
The bandits initially demanded a ransom of one billion naira. Hajiya Hauwa’u was kidnapped from her home in Kahutu village at around 1:00 am on June 28, 2024. Witnesses reported that the bandits, armed with AK-47 rifles, targeted her residence directly and took only her, leaving others in the house unharmed.
Following the abduction, Katsina State police arrested two suspects for questioning. Abubakar Sadiq, the spokesman for the Katsina Police Command, confirmed the arrests and noted that further updates would be provided as the investigation continues.