Released former ‘kidnap kingpin’, Wadume receives heroic welcome in Taraba

Former kidnap kingpin, Hamisu Bala, who was sentenced to
seven years imprisonment, has finally regained his freedom.

Bala, who is popularly known as Wadume, was charged in 2019
alongside a police inspector and other suspects.

The suspects, who were prosecuted by the office of the then
Attorney General of the Federation on a 13-count charge were jailed in July
2019, by the federal high court presided over by Justice Binta Nyako.

Wadume arrived at his country home in Ibi local government
council of Taraba State, weekend, as a freeman.

He was given a heroic welcome by the people.