The eight female students kidnapped on their way to school on April 3, 2023, in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State have escaped from their abductors.

This was disclosed via a statement issued on Tuesday, April 18, by the Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan.

Aruwan said the students escaped from a thick forest along the Kaduna-Niger boundary and walked for days before arriving at a location where they were harboured.

The commissioner noted that the state government was subsequently alerted, saying the students were evacuated by soldiers of 1 Division Nigerian Army and brought to Kaduna.

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

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

He further quoted Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, as commending the students for demonstrating sheer courage and resilience in escaping from captivity.

El-Rufail enjoined 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, Maj.-Gen. Olufemi Akinjobi, for the prompt evacuation of the abducted students.

The Star