By; FUNMI ADERINTO, Kaduna
Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani has expressed delight at the release of Treasure Ayuba, the last kidnapped pupil of Bethel Baptist High School, who has been in captivity since 2021.
According to a statement from Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Kaduna State, Muhammad Lawal Shehu dated November 4, 2023, while thanking Almighty God for His divine intervention, Governor Sani expressed gratitude to all persons and institutions that have been unrelenting in efforts and prayers to ensure the safe return of Treasure Ayuba.
He also gave the assurances that the state government will continue to give security agencies all the support required to make Kaduna State schools safe and secure.
The released pupil was among the 121 children who were kidnapped by bandits in July 2021 from their school premises in Maraban Damishi, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Treasure Ayuba has since been reunited with his loved ones.