A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Dr Umar Ardo, whose daughter, Aisha, was kidnapped by gunmen on Saturday, has confirmed he paid $15,000 to secure her release.

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Dr Umar Ardo, whose daughter, Aisha, was kidnapped by gunmen on Saturday, has confirmed he paid $15,000 to secure her release.