Five Bethel Baptist School Students, Matron, Regain Freedom From Abductors

FOUR students and a matron who were kidnapped in July, from Bethel Baptist High School in Kaduna state, have been released by those who kidnapped them.

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The abductors took over 120 secondary school students from Bethel Baptist High School in July when they struck.

They initially demanded that a N60 million ransom be paid for the release of the students but have subsequently been releasing the students in batches.

President, Nigerian Baptist Convention, Reverend Israel Akanji confirmed the release of the students, thanking God for their release and praying that the remaining four students would also be released soonest.

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