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Kaduna: 15 students gain freedom from kidnappers

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John Hayab confirmed ransom was paid

It is now confirmed that another 15 students out of the 121 abducted from Bethel Baptist Secondary School in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State have been released

Their release comes more than a month since they were kidnapped from their hostels on July 5.

This brings to 56 the number of students freed so far while 65 others are still in captivity.

According to Reuters, the school administrator, John Hayab confirmed ransom was paid but  It is unclear how much was paid for the release