Four more students of Bethel Baptist High School regain freedom; 83 still in captivity

Global Patriot Staff July 26, 2021 Education, Local, News, Security Report Leave a comment 280 Views

Malam Nasir-el-Rufai, Governor of Kaduna State

By Mohammed Tijjani

Kaduna, July 26, 2021

Another four abducted students of Bethel Baptist High School, Maraban Damishi, in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, have regained their freedom.

The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kaduna State, Rev. John Hayab, confirmed the development in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Kaduna.

“Yes, another four students escaped from their abductors on Sunday, July 25, and have been reunited with their parents,” Hayab said.

He said that in spite of the latest development, 83 students are still in captivity.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that bandits in the early hours of July 5, invaded the school and kidnapped an unspecified number of students.

The Police Command in Kaduna, through the Public Relations Officer, ASP Mohammed Jalige, has confirmed the development.