Pakistan thanks Nigeria for safe release of kidnapped national Dr Abuzar Muhammad Afzal
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs. — Photo courtesy Radio Pakistan Dr Afzal was "kidnapped and held in captivity for over 3 months". The kidnapping took place after an attack on Abuja-Kaduna train on March 28. Minister for Foreign Affairs Bilawal Bhutto Zardari says he is "highly relieved". The government and people of Pakistan express deep appreciation to the "brotherly people and government of Nigeria for helping to secure safe release of Pakistani citizen, Dr Abuzar Muhammad Afzal", the Foreign Office said on Sunday. According to a statement by the FO, Dr Afzal was "kidnapped and held in captivity for over 3 months". "Dr Abuzar was among scores of passengers taken hostage in an attack on Abuja-Kaduna train on March 28, 2022," said the statement. It added that he is the "only foreigner among seven hostages freed last night, and 13 others released a month ago". According to the Foreign Office, in a video m