Bandits release 11 Islamiyya students (Arabic School) out of the 200 kidnapped in Tegina, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State.
According to a report by Naija News, those released were small children between the ages of four to five years who are unable to walk very well.
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Mary Noel Berge, the Chief Press Secretary to Niger Governor, confirm their freedom.
“11 children who were too small and couldn’t walk, among the kidnapped Islamiyya Students, were released by the gunmen.
“Governor Abubakar Sani Bello described the incident as unfortunate and unbecoming of the serial attacks.
“He assured the Joint Military Taskforce has been mobilised to the area and already tracing the gunmen for possible isolation and ambush.
“Bello appealed for calm and restated the strong resolve of his government to protect lives and property,” she said.
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