Kaduna
July 27, 2021
Eighty three abducted students of Bethel Baptist High School, Maraban Damishi, in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State are still held in captivity by bandits, even as 4 more students regain 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.
Bandits in the early hour 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. (NAN)
