Treasure Ayuba, the last remaining kidnapped student of Bethel Baptist High School in Kaduna State, has regained freedom after two years in captivity.
UNITY TIMES reports that the kidnappers stormed the school located at Maraban Damishi in Chikun Local Government Area of the state on July 5, 2021, and abducted 121 students.
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All the victims were released after ransom payments, except for Master Ayuba.
The president of the Nigeria Baptist Convention, Israel Akanji, confirmed the release in a statement on Thursday.
He said, “Glory be to God! Glory be to God!! Glory be to God!!! Treasure Ayuba, the last boy who was still with the bandits who kidnapped the 121 students of Bethel Baptist High School, Kaduna, on July 5, 2021, has just returned home today, November 2, 2023.
“Treasure is in green in the company of the CAN Chairman, Kaduna State, Rev. J.J. Hayab, and the Conference President of Kaduna Baptist Conference.
“Thanks be to our unfailing God. Thank you also very much for your prayers and numerous support.”