The six students and two staff members of Nuhu Bamali Polytechnic in Zaria Kaduna State, who were kidnapped by bandits have been released.

Channelstv reports that they were released on Thursday night at an undisclosed location in  Kaduna.

Public Relations Officer of the Polytechnic,  Abdullahi Shehu, who confirmed the development to Channels TV,  said the kidnapped students and staff members regained their freedom after their parents and relatives negotiated with the bandits. He however,  did not say specifically if any ransom was paid or not.

Recall that the bandits had attacked the polytechnic on June 11, 2021, kidnapping the victims from their hostels and staff quarters.

One student was reportedly killed during the operation.