Troops of the Nigerian Army said it has successfully rescued three more students and one staff of the Federal Government College in Yauri, Kebbi State.
The spokesperson of the Army, Onyema Nwachukwu, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday.
Roots TV Nigeria had reported how armed men invaded the school and abducted an unspecified number of students and staff. Five students were later rescued alongside two staff by soldiers.
In the statement on Sunday, the army said the troops killed one bandit and recovered nine motorcycles and four mobile phones from the fleeing bandits during the rescue operation.
Nwachukwu added that additional troops have been deployed to the forest to ensure the safe return of the remaining captives.
Read full statement below;
PRESS RELEASE
UPDATE ON BIRNIN YAURI ABDUCTION
Troops of the Nigerian Army operating under the auspices of Operation HADARIN DAJI supported by Nigerian Air Force components have rescued more abductees of the FGC Birnin Yauri. One teacher and three students were rescued yesterday at Makuku, in the ongoing search and rescue operations. The troops also killed one bandit and recovered nine motorcycles and four handsets from the fleeing bandits.
Additional troops have also been deployed to dominate the forest and deny the bandits freedom of action.
Recall that two teachers and five students were earlier on Friday 18 June 2021 rescued by the gallant troops in a coordinated fire fight with the kidnappers.
ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations
20 June 2021
