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Bandits released 30 students and a teacher of FGC Yauri in Kebbi

Bandits released 30 students and a teacher of FGC Yauri in Kebbi
By: James Bwala
Bandits have released 30 students and one teacher abducted last year from the Federal Government College Yauri in Kebbi state.
Kebbi state is in northwest Nigeria and has suffered a series of bandit attacks where more than one million people have been displaced in villages across the state.
The students according to the state authorities were released on Saturday.
A statement by the spokesperson of the state governor, Yahaya Sarki on Saturday evening said no compensation was paid to secure the release of the students.
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“Today, Saturday 8th January 2022, 30 students of Federal Government College, Birnin Yauri and one teacher have arrived at Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State capital following their release. They shall undergo medical screening and support while being reunited with their families.
“It will be recalled that on Thursday 21 October, 2021, 30 students of the same school were released and brought to Birnin Kebbi to be reunited with their families. This is in addition to some who were earlier released to their parents.
“We thank all security agencies and those who have helped in securing the release, while congratulating Mr. President, Muhammadu Buhari for the success,” the statement reads.
Bandits released 30 students and a teacher of FGC Yauri in Kebbi