Five students and a matron of the Bethel Baptist High School, Maraban Damishi, in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna state, abducted on July 5 have regained their freedom.
The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kaduna State, Rev. John Hayab, confirmed the release of the students to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Kaduna.
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According to Hayab, five students and a matron of the school, were freed on Friday evening while one student was released within the week.
This brings the number of those released so far to 117.
“We have four now with bandits, we thank all Nigerians for their prayers and support.
The students and teachers were abducted in the early hour of July 5, when bandits invaded the school.