There are indications that the Niger abductees will be released soon, if the assurance by the popular Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmed Gumi is something to go by.

Sheikh Gumi gave the assurance after meetings with the bandits in forests between Tegina and Birnin Gwari in Kaduna State

A source within the delegation at the meeting, said Sheikh Gumi met with the bandits’ leader, Dogo Gide, among other top commanders at Dutsen Magaji forest.

The Source disclosed that government also sent a strong delegation to meet with the bandits and dialogue with them

The source further said Sheikh Gumi and his entourage are on their way back to Minna.