Bandits release 90 students, staff of Federal Government College Kebbi

Bandits have released 90 abducted students and staff of Federal Government College (FGC), Birnin Yauri in Kebbi State after being in captivity for 118 days

The Police Public Relations Officer in the State, DSP Nafi’u Abubakar confirmed the released of the students and their teachers to newsmen but did not make further clarification.

A parent of one of the abducted students also confirmed the release of the students.

“Yes. They were released yesterday but are still with the authorities. They are expected to undergo some medical check up before they are released to parents,” he said.

When asked whether there was ransome paid before the bandits released the students, he said, “I am not going to speak on that. I hope the authorities are in the position to explain better”.