Remaining 29 Students Abducted From The Federal College Of Forestry Mechanization, Regains Their Freedom

Cheery news from Kaduna state as the remaining 29 students abducted from the Federal College of Forestry Mechanisation, Afaka have regained freedom.

The Chairman of the Parents' Committee, ABDULLAHI USMAN, confirmed the release of the students by bandits in Kaduna.

He explained that the victims were released around the Kidanda area in Giwa Local Government Area of the state, but unaware if ransom was paid to the bandits for the release of the students.

Their abductors had initially demanded a N500 million ransoms from the Kaduna State Government but Governor NASIR EL-RUFAI ruled out the option of negotiation, saying bandits deserve to be killed.

Kaduna state commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, SAMUEL ARUWAN also confirmed the release of the students.

One of the parents of the abducted students was full of joy on their safe return.

Co-convener, Bring Back our Girls Movement, AISHA YESUFU expressed delight at the news but asked government to work harder to secure the citizens.

Recall that the gunmen stormed the school hostel on the 11th of March and took away 39 students.

However, ten students were released days later in two batches of five.