Kidnapped Americans and Canadians in Kaduna released by abductors (PHOTOS)

Four foreigners, Americans and Canadians kidnapped in Kaduna State have been released.

The foreigners kidnapped two days ago and police officers attached them were shot dead during the kidnap.

The police spokesperson in Kaduna, Mukhtar Aliyu, confirmed the release of the expatriates.

“The four abducted foreigners comprising two Americans and two Canadians have been freed Friday night,” Mr Aliyu said on Saturday.

“No ransom was paid. It was the efforts of the police through the directives of the IGP that led to their release.”

He declined to provide further details but said the police commissioner would address journalists later on the release.