Thirty students and a teacher of Federal Government College, Birnin Yauri, Kebbi State, have been released from captivity six months after their abduction.
The students who were among 120 other students, mostly from classes SS1 and SS2 were abducted by suspected bandits in June 2021 and regained their freedom on Saturday night January 8, and are currently undergoing medical screening before they would be reunited with their parents.
Confirming their release to newsmen, the state governor, Atiku Bgudu in a statement released by his media aide, Yahaya Sarki, congratulated President Buhari for their release.
“We thank all security agencies and those who have helped in securing the release, while congratulating Mr President, Muhammadu Buhari for the success''
