The bandits, who abducted 121 students of Bethel Baptist High School in Kaduna State, have released 28 of the students, after 20 days of captivity.
Recall that bandits invaded the school on July 5 and abducted the students.
The armed men had demanded N60 million as ransom for the release of the students.
It was gathered that the 28 students were released on Sunday after N50 million was paid to the bandits.
87 students are still in the custody of the abductors.
A parent whose daughter was not released said that they were surprised that the bandits were still keeping 87 students.
He said, “The school and some parents raised N50m. Some parents contributed the amount they could afford. The bandits told the school to bring the money to a designated place. The money was taken to them. We thought they would release all the students, but we were surprised when only 28 were released. My daughter is among those still in captivity. I am praying for her safety.”
The bandits had earlier contacted the management of the school to demand for food items.
Rev Israel Akanji, the President of the NBC in the state, said, “We have been boxed in; we have been given no option but to look for ways to rescue the children.”