The bandits freed 11 of the 61 abductees on Saturday, leaving 50 in their hideout.
However, according to the family and friends of the kidnapped passengers, some of them are considering taking their own lives as a result of the terrifying ordeal the other 50 hostages were going through.
Speaking to the media in Kaduna on Thursday, Dr. Abdulfatai Jimoh stated that if the remaining 50 hostages are released by their kidnappers as soon as possible, the jubilation of the other families will know no boundaries.
Jimoh said, “Since this dark day of March 28, 2022, only 11 people out of the abducted citizens have been reunited with their families, leaving behind 50 innocent Nigerians in the hands of their abductors under horrible conditions of living.
“Our hearts were gladdened on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, when Mr. President issued fresh orders to security chiefs to spare no effort in freeing the remaining 50 hostages.
“Our joy will know no bounds if this presidential directive is given accelerated action that results in a positive outcome.
“Family members of these hostages are not left out in this harrowing experience with some already in depression with suicidal thoughts. We cannot wait to see the end of this nightmare.
“While we had expected all the women and children (22 people in total) held hostage to have been released in the first phase of the negotiation with the abductors, we are glad to receive the 11 persons now rescued, but our joy will only be complete when all abductees regain their freedom.”
