Bandits Release K!dnapped Student Maryam After Months In Captivity; V!ctim Thanks Nigerians In Video
Bandits Release Kidnapped Student Maryam After Months In Captivity; Victim Thanks Nigerians In Video
Maryam was kidnapped en route from Zamfara State to Sokoto State, where she was reportedly going to continue her education, before assailants intercepted her and took her to an unknown location.
Astudent named Maryam, who was abducted several months ago by bandits while travelling to school, has reportedly been released after a prolonged period in captivity.
Maryam was kidnapped en route from Zamfara State to Sokoto State, where she was reportedly going to continue her education, before assailants intercepted her and took her to an unknown location.
Her release was confirmed on Wednesday by blogger D English Alhaji, who announced the development on social media, stating that Maryam is now safe and under their care following months in the kidnappers’ custody.
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“We have Maryam with us now. Thank you, Nigerians. Maryam is finally free,” he said.
A video shared by the blogger shortly after the announcement showed Maryam seated inside a vehicle while she was being transported to a hospital for medical attention following her release.
In the video, the visibly exhausted victim expressed deep appreciation to Nigerians who stood by her and prayed for her throughout the difficult period of her captivity.
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Maryam thanked members of the public for their support and solidarity, noting that their prayers and concern gave her hope during the ordeal.
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Her release comes amid growing insecurity across several states in Nigeria, where banditry and mass abductions have become alarmingly frequent.
States including Zamfara, Sokoto, Katsina, Kebbi and Kwara have continued to witness persistent attacks by heavily armed criminal groups commonly referred to as bandits.
Residents in these states have repeatedly raised concerns over the deteriorating security situation, with kidnappers carrying out attacks on villages, highways, schools and religious houses, often targeting travellers, students and worshippers.
