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Afaka: Nigerian Army Reveals Names Of 5 Kaduna Students Rescued

The Nigeria Army has released the names of the five students of the College of Forestry Mechanization, Afaka, who were rescued from the bandits on Monday.

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The Nigeria Army has released the names of the five students of the College of Forestry Mechanization, Afaka, who were rescued from the bandits on Monday

Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Yerima, on Wednesday, revealed the name in a statement.

Recall that the Bandit  attacked the College of Forestry Mechanization a few weeks ago and some of the students have earlier been released but many are still missing

According to a statement on Monday released by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, the five students regained their freedom after 25 days in captivity after they were abducted on March 11.

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He also added that five students were rescued by Troops of the Nigerian Army on Monday Afternoon

In a recent development, The Director, Army Public relation, has released the names of the five rescued students in a statement, on Wednesday, to be Abubakar Yakubu, Francis Paul, Obadiya Habakkuk, Amina Yusuf and Maryam Danladi.

He also stated that the rescued students are reportedly receiving medical attention in a military facility in Kaduna.

The Army Spokesperson added that the General Officer Commanding (GOC) I Division, Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen Danjuma Alli-Keffi, has commended the troops for their effort and urged them to ensure the rescue of the remaining students.

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