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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has announced that 50 out of the over 300 children abducted from a Catholic school in Niger State have escaped.
CAN made the announcement in a statement issued on Sunday, adding that the children escaped from their abductors between Friday and Saturday.
The body added that the children have been reunited with their parents.
“We have received some good news as fifty pupils escaped and have reunited with their parents.
“The pupils escaped between Friday and Saturday and have reunited with their parents, as they could not return to the school after they escaped. We were able to ascertain this when we decided to contact and visit some parents.
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“Note that in the primary section out of the total number of 430 pupils we have in the school, 377 of them are boarders and the remaining 53 others are non-boarders.
“Currently, aside the 50 pupils that escaped and have returned home, we have 141 pupils who were not carried away. As it stands now, we have 236 pupils, another 3 children who belong to our staff, 14 Secondary students, making a total 253 children, including 12 members of staff with the abductors.
“As much as we receive the return of these 50 children that escaped with some sigh of relief, I urge you all to continue in your prayers for the rescue and safe return of the remaining victims.
“I want to call on everyone to remain calm and prayerful as we will continue to actively collaborate with security operatives, community leaders, government and relevant authorities for the safe and quick return of all abductees.
“May the Lord grant quick release to those abducted and continue to protect his people from all dangers,” Daniel Atori, the media aide to CAN Chairman in Niger State, Most. Rev. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna said.
