Two Germans who were abducted in Kaduna regain their freedom

The abducted German archaeologist, Professor Peter Breunij pictured above, and his research assistant, Johannes Buringer, kidnapped by unknown persons on February 22nd, have been freed. The Kaduna State Government confirmed this in a statement released today.

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