The Kaduna State Government has confirmed that the eight female students of Government Secondary School, Awon – who were kidnapped by terrorists on Monday 3rd April 2023 in the Awon General Area of Kachia Local Government Area, have escaped from the terrorists’ den.
According to him, the preliminary reports received indicated that the students escaped from a thick forest around Kaduna-Niger. According to him, the Kaduna State Governor immediately directed the Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs to liaise with the 1 Division Nigerian Army for urgent evacuation of the students to Kaduna Metropolis, as it was credibly gathered that the terrorists were combing forests in the area to recapture the students.
He said the governor praised the students for demonstrating sheer courage and resilience in making their escape from captivity.