The Kaduna State Government has revealed how no less than eight students escaped from the den of kidnappers.
The government confirmed that the eight female students of Government Secondary School, Awon – were kidnapped by terrorists on Monday 3rd April 2023 in the Awon General Area of Kachia Local Government Area.
Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State.Samuel Aruwan, gave the update in a statement.
According to him, preliminary reports say that the students escaped from a thick forest around Kaduna-Niger.
He said the students walked in the forest for days before surfacing at an undisclosed location, as security operatives were immediately contacted for evacuation
According to him, the Kaduna State Governor immediately directed the Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs to liaise with the 1 Division Nigerian Army for urgent evacuation of the students to Kaduna Metropolis, as it was credibly gathered that the terrorists were combing forests in the area to recapture them.
Aruwan added that the students have been safely evacuated to a military facility where they are presently receiving medical attention.
He said the governor praised the students for demonstrating sheer courage and resilience in making their escape from captivity.
The Commissioner said the Governor admonished them to view the horrific experience as a turning point, and pursue their education with renewed vigour for a purposeful future, just as he commended the General Officer Commanding, 1 Division, Major General OT Akinjobi for the prompt evacuation and the ongoing medicals being conducted on the students.
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