August 24, (THEWILL) – Six of the 136 students kidnapped from an Islamic school in Niger State have died of illnesses in captivity.
The Principal of the school, Abubakar Garba Alhasan, made the disclosure on Tuesday.
Alhassan told newsmen that kidnappers had called to say the children died from sickness and to urge that the ransom demand be met.
THEWILL had reported that bandits attacked Salihu Tanko Islamic School in Tegina, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State on Sunday, May 30, 2021, and kidnapped 136 people, including three teachers.
Abubakar Adam, whose seven children are held by the gang, said the abductors called the principal to demand a ransom.
Parents of abducted students have accused the government of not doing enough to protect school children and help victims regain freedom.
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