Wife of the chief of Adara in Kachia Local Government, Kaduna State, Mrs Victoria Galadima, who was abducted on Friday has been released in the early hours of Sunday.
Confirming her release, Kaduna police spokesman, Yakubu Sabo, said the woman is currently under medical examination at Kachia General Hospital.
According to him, efforts are being intensified to secure the release of her husband, Dr Maiwada Galadima, who is still being held hostage alongside his driver identified as Timothy.
Four people including a policeman were killed by the abductors before taking the monarch, his wife and driver away on Friday.