JUST IN: Terrorists Release Abducted Passangers In Niger State

The government of Niger State, has announced the release of passengers abducted by terrorists from the State Transit Authority bus near Zungeru in the Yakila District of Rafi.

The state governor, Abubakar Sani made the announcement in his Twitter account on Sunday.

BIGPENNGR.COM reports that the passengers, about 28 of them, were abducted on Sunday, Feb. 14, while travelling in the Niger State Government-owned transport vehicle.

Breaking News: The Niger State Government has succeeded in securing the release of all Abducted #RescueNSTAPassengers. Details shortly

— Governor Niger (@GovNiger) February 21, 2021

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In a video shared online, the passengers, including women and children, were seen surrounded by their abductors armed with AK pattern rifles and at least one rocket-propelled grenade.

They pleaded with the government to ensure their release while their abductors were requesting N500 million ransom.

‌A few days after their abduction, a group of terrorists stormed Government Science College in Kagara in the state and abducted 27 students, some staff, and their families.