By our reporter| The bandits who abducted Bethel Baptist Church High School students, Kaduna, on Tuesday confirmed that there are 121 students in their custody.
Proprietor of Bethel Baptist High School, Kaduna Rev. Yahaya Adamu Jangado, who made the disclosure to newsmen, said the bandits informed the school that the students are in good condition.
According to him, they also spoke with the students in captivity who confirmed that number given by the bandits.
“Today (Tuesday) by the grace of God we had a call from the bandits and they assured us that our children are well and doing okay,” Rev Jangodo said.
“In fact, we had the privilege of speaking with few of them. They counted themselves in the jungle and they gave us information that they are 121 and when we put the number together with what we have recovered, we discovered that the number is exactly the same with the number of students we have in the hostel.”
He further stated that the management called the parents to appreciate them for their patience, understanding, and calmness and also solicit for their support in this trying moment.
He also noted they have informed government about the matter and have been assured that everything possible would be done for the release of the students.
The bandits had on Monday stormed the boarding school located along Kaduna-Kachia highway and abducted the students.
Two soldiers were reportedly killed during exchange of gunfire with the bandits as they made away with the students.
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