How 27 Students, Three Teachers Of FGC Regained Freedom From Bandits

By Akinwale Kasali

Tears of joys flowed freely from parents, guardians and sympathizers as some of the abducted students of Federal Government College, Birnin Yauri, Kebbi State regained freedom.

After over four months of agonizing pain and search, Twenty-seven students and three teachers were released by their abductors out of the 96 students and four teachers kidnapped in June 2021.

The released students and teachers arrived at the Government House, Birnin Kebbi around 6 pm on  Thursday, 21st October, 2021. They were made up of  two girls, 25 boys, one female and two male teachers.

Receiving the students and teachers, Governor Atiku Bagudu appreciated God Almighty for their safe return. He disclosed that efforts were ongoing to secure the release of the remaining students in captivity.

Governor Bagudu said the freed students and teachers will undergo medical screening and support before reuniting with their families.

During his speech, the Governor did not disclose whether any ransom was paid to the abductors to secure the release of the students and their teachers.

It would be recalled that few weeks ago, the bandits released some of the abducted students to the Kebbi State Government House. At the time, the State Governor promised that the remaining students and teachers would be released soonest.