Kidnappers release Buhari ADC’s father-in-law after two months in captivity

Two months after his captivity, the Magajin Garin Daura, Musa Umar, the traditional ruler in Daura Emirate Council in Katsina State, who was abducted by gunmen, has finally regained his freedom.

He was kidnapped on May 1 in his Daura residence.

The traditional ruler, who holds the title of Magajin Garin Daura, is a retired Customs Controller and a cousin of the Emir of Daura, Alhaji Faruk Umar.

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He is married to Hajiya Bilki, a niece to President Muhammadu Buhari, being the daughter of his elder sister, Hajiya Rakiya.

He is also the father of Fatima, who is married to the president’s Aide-De-Camp (ADC), Col. Mohammed Abubakar.

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