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Nigeria: Governor Congratulates Buhari After 31 Kidnapped Students Freed From Six Months Terrorists’ Captivity

  • “We thank all security agencies and those who have helped in securing the release, while congratulating Mr President, Muhammadu Buhari, for the success.”

At least 30 students and a teacher of Federal Government College Yauri, Kebbi State, have regained freedom after spending six months in terrorists’ den.

In his statement confirming the release, Kebbi State Governor, through his Spokesperson, congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari ‘for the success.’

The victims, whose total number are yet to be disclosed, were suspected to have been kidnapped by the notorious banditry kingpin, Dogo Gide, in June 2021.

The Governor’s Spokesperson,Yahaya Sarki, said in a statement that they would undergo medical screening before they are handed over to their family.

“Today, Saturday 8th January 2022, 30 students of Federal Government College, Birnin Yauri, and one teacher have arrived Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State capital, following their release.

“They shall undergo medical screening and support while being re-united with their families.”

The Spokesperson then thanked security agencies and congratulated the president for the release.

“We thank all security agencies and those who have helped in securing the release, while congratulating Mr President, Muhammadu Buhari, for the success,” the spokesperson said.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that 30 students of the same school were released on October 21, 2022, brought to Birnin Kebbi and reunited with their families. This is in addition to some who were earlier released to their parents.

Thousands of people were killed or kidnapped in Kebbi and other Northwest States last year. The attacks, by terror groups operating as bandits, have continued despite the efforts of security agencies.

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