Kidnapped Emir of Kajuru, Alhassan Adamu, has regained his freedom, authorities confirmed to Channels Television on Monday.

A top official of the Kajuru local government area confirmed the release of the 85-year-old traditional ruler to the news outfit.

13 other members of his family who were kidnapped alongside the Emir are however still in captivity.

Gunmen numbering over 200 had on Sunday morning stormed the emirate, firing gunshots, before proceeding to the Emir’s palace and taking him and 13 members of his family away.

Hours later, the bandits contacted the emirates and demanded a ransom of N200 million to facilitate the monarch’s release.