BREAKING: 8 kidnapped Kaduna students escape from terrorists’ den

Kaduna Government on Tuesday said eight female students who were kidnapped by terrorists on Monday 3rd April 2023 in the Awon general area of Kachia LGA of the state have escaped from their abductors.

Kaduna Commissioner for Home Affairs and Internal Security and Home Affairs said this in a statement.

According to him, the students escaped from a forest around the Kaduna – Niger interstate boundaries and walked for days before arriving at a location (kept undisclosed for security reasons) where they were harboured.

According to him, on receiving the information, Governor Nasir El-Rufai directed the Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs to liaise with the 1 Division Nigerian Army for the urgent evacuation of the students to Kaduna Metropolis.

“The eight female students of Government Secondary School, Awon – who were kidnapped by terrorists on Monday 3rd April 2023 in the Awon general area of Kachia LGA have escaped from the terrorists’ den.

“The students escaped from a forest around the Kaduna – Niger interstate boundaries and walked for days before arriving at a location (kept undisclosed for security reasons) where they were harboured.

 “Human intelligence sources subsequently alerted the Kaduna State Government for immediate evacuation”, the Kaduna government statement said.

“It was credibly gathered that the terrorists were combing forests in the area to recapture the students, he added.

“The students have been safely evacuated to a military facility where they are presently receiving medical attention.

“Meanwhile, Governor El-Rufai has expressed his delight over the development and has praised the students for demonstrating sheer courage and resilience in making their escape from captivity.

“The Governor admonished them to view the horrific experience as a turning point and pursue their education with renewed vigour for a purposeful future.

“The Governor also commended the General Officer Commanding, 1 Division, Major General OT Akinjobi for the prompt evacuation and the ongoing medicals being conducted on the students,” the statement said.

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