Bandits have released five more students and the matron of Bethel Baptist High School, Maraban Damishi, in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna state.
The President, Nigerian Baptist Convention, Rev Dr Israel Adelani Akanji, said the students and their matron were released on Friday evening, while the remaining students would also be released.
“Glory be to God. Five of our Bethel Baptist High School students and the Matron making 6, have just been released to us this evening, October 8.”
“We thank God and trust that the remaining four students will also be released. Thank you for your prayers and support,” he said.
Chairman of CAN in Kaduna State, Rev John Joseph Hayab also confirmed the release of the students.
A total of 121 students had been forcefully taken away from their hostels when the school came under attack by the assailants in July.
The bandits later released 28 of them on July 25, after a ransom was reportedly paid.
Thereafter, 15 additional students regained freedom from the captivity of their abductors on August 22.
Ten more students regained their freedom on September 18, and an additional 10 students on September 26