Bandits release another 10 Bethel students, 11 still in captivity

By our reporter/ Bandits on Sunday released another ten students students of Bethel Baptist High School, Damishi, Kaduna, who were abducted from their hostel on July 5 2021.

121 students of the school were abducted from their hostel located about six kilometres from Kaduna metropolis, by heavily armed gunmen.

Some of the students were freed in batches, while others escaped from captivity.

With the release of the ten students on Sunday, a total of 100 students have been freed, with ransom of over N200 million reportedly paid to the kidnappers by the parents.

Joseph Hayab, chairman of the Kaduna state chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), who confirmed the release of the 10 students, said their abductors freed them on Sunday afternoon and have since been reunited with their parents.

Hayab expressed optimism that the 11 students still in captivity would soon be released.

“10 more students of Baptist High School were released this afternoon. We have 11 now with bandits. Thanking all Nigerians for their prayers and support. Trusting God that the rest will be released very soon,” he said.