Kidnappers release one Greenfield varsity student, 16 remaining

Hours after abductors of Greenfield students threatened to kill the remaining students in their captivity; one more student was released on Tuesday. The mother of the student, Laurentia Attahiru confirmed to journalist that her son was released but declined to give details.

The parents of other students in captivity have appealed to the government and Nigerians to come to their aid so that their children will be rescued alive.

But Governor Nasir El-Rufai has remained adamant on not negotiating with bandits.

The authorities of the school, the police and government are yet to comment on the release of the student.