A Niger electoral commissioner has been released by bandits after 11 months in captivity. The commissioner, Mr Wawa, had a traumatic experience during his time as a captive. He spent more than 300 days without taking a bath.

Further details of his ordeal are available from the source. The release of the commissioner comes after a lengthy period of captivity.

The circumstances surrounding his abduction and release are not fully detailed here, but more information can be found through Premium Times.