Parents of the abducted students of the Federal University of Gusau in Zamfara State have staged a peaceful protest at the Government House in Gusau, demanding the unconditional release of their children.

They want Governor Dauda Lawal and security agencies to rescue their children, who have been in captivity for 72 days, unhurt.

No fewer than 24 students of the university, ten construction workers, a staff member of the university, and his daughter were kidnapped on September 22 this year in Sabon-Gida, a community hosting the main campus of the university.

However, 13 students and three construction workers have been rescued, while others are still in captivity.

The protesters, who vowed to remain at the Zamfara State Government House until their children are released, said the abductors have contacted some of them. The only condition they gave was to have a negotiation with the government.