A statement in Thursday by Tersoo Kula, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Hyacinth Alia confirmed the release.
Kula also disclosed that the commissioner has since reunited with his family in Sankera, Ukum Local Government.
He added that the release followed an order by Governor Alia, instructing security agents to exert intense pressure on kidnappers to secure his release.
However, the statement stated that former Chairman of Ukum LGA, Mr. Washima Erukaa and his cousin who it was learnt discreetly went to negotiate with the kidnappers and was also kidnapped are still in custody of the criminals.
The governor has issued a strong warning to criminals, stating that criminal activities would not be tolerated under any circumstances.
The governor commended the security personnel for the feat and ordered them to keep up their efforts to free the other prisoners.
He also instructed the security personnel to be brutal with criminals and make sure they are unable to operate within the state.
