Nigerian kidnappers, who abducted more than 100 schoolchildren this week, have demanded food for their captives as security forces stepped up efforts to free the hostages, school officials said Wednesday. School officials had initially said 140 students were taken while 26, including a teacher, were rescued. “The kidnappers have made contact with the school and it was confirmed that 121 students were abducted while 28 were rescued and have been released to their parents,” Madugu told AFP. “The kidnappers have asked for food — rice, beans, oil and seasoning to feed the students,” he said. “Right now, the school authorities are meeting with the security agents to determine the next line of action,” he said.

Source: The Guardian July 07, 2021 12:22 UTC