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Kagara Schoolboys, Others Arrive Minna
- The released victims consist of schoolchildren, some girls and their family members.
- The children were released from a location close to where the fifty-three abductees were released a week ago
The abductees from Government Science Secondary School Kagara, in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State have arrived in Minna, the state capital.
A government official who confirmed the arrival said they are expected to be briefed by the State Governor Abubakar Bello.
According to the official, the released victims consist of schoolchildren, some girls and their family members.
The official also said that the children were released from a location close to where the fifty-three abductees were released a week ago.
The students were said to have been taken to a location away from the Government House in Minna.
Although it is hasn’t been disclosed whether a ransom was paid to secure the release of the students, Governor Bello has repeatedly said his administration would not pay the bandits.
Meanwhile, President Muhammadu Buhari, while reacting to the development, has said he is happy to know that the abducted students have been released.
“We are happy they have been released,” the President said while sympathising with the staff and the students, their parents and friends on this ordeal
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