One hundred and twenty one students of Bethel Baptist Church High School, Kaduna, were abducted, the kidnappers have confirmed.
The school management said on Tuesday that they were contacted by the bandits who said the children are in good condition.
According to the proprietor, Rev. Yahaya Adamu Jangado, they spoke with the students in captivity who confirmed the number given by the bandits.
“Today (Tuesday) by the grace of God we had a call from the bandits and they assured us that our children are well and doing okay,” he said.
“In fact, we had the privilege of speaking with few of them. They counted themselves in the jungle and they gave us information that they are 121 and when we put the number together with what we have recovered, we discovered that the number is exactly the same with the number of students we have in the hostel”.
He said the management called the parents to appreciate them for their patience, understanding and calmness and also solicit for their support in this trying moment.
He said they have informed government about the matter and they have been assured that everything possible would be done to make sure the students are back.
Recall that bandits stormed the boarding school located along Kaduna-Kachia highway and abducted the students.
Two soldiers were said to have been killed in an exchange of gunfire with the bandits.
