Thirty students and one teacher of Federal Government College Birnin Yauri, in Kebbi State have been released after seven months in captivity.
This is coming about four months after another 30 students were released.
At least 102 students and eight teachers were abducted by bandits when they stormed the school on June 19, 2021, killing two cops and one student.
Spokesperson of Kebbi State governor, Yahaya Sarki, confirmed the release of the students in a statement on Saturday.
The statement reads: “Today, Saturday 8th January 2022, 30 students of Federal Government College, Birnin Yauri and one teacher have arrived Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State capital following their release. They shall undergo medical screening and support while being re-united with their families.
“It will be recalled that on Thursday 21 October, 2022, 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.“
