The kidnappers of the Bethel Baptist High School Students in Kaduna state, have rejected nine bags of rice including other food items as requested and provided by the school.

The Vice-Principal of the school, Wakili Madugu, revealed this in an interview on Nigeria Info Abuja 95.1fm on Thursday.

The kidnappers had on Tuesday, July 6 invaded the school, whisking away about 140 students. They afterward, demanded for food items including bags of rice to feed the students.

According to Madugu, he got a phone call from the kidnappers at about 7.30am, same day and was assured that the students were safe.

“They said we should bring 10 bags of imported rice, 20 bags of local rice, 20 bags of beans and then 10 cartons of Maggi (seasoning) and then 10 kegs of oil as well as two bags of salt. These were the items they demanded.

“The school had no more food because we were preparing to close the school in less than four days. So, the food items were not up to what they (abductors) were demanding. So, we sought assistance from some of the parents and we did our best.

“As of today, we have nine bags of rice, one sack of beans, two cartons of Maggi (seasoning), two kegs of palm oil and a bag of salt. They told me to bring the items yesterday (Wednesday) and so I called them around 7pm and they asked me how far.

“I told them this is what we have on hand and they started insulting me, threatening me and they switched off the phone. That means what I have is not enough” the VP narrated.

He further revealed that a Joint Task Force who had been guarding the school engaged the bandits in a gun duel but were overpowered.

Madugu added that the kidnappers did not come in vehicles but marched the students out of the school.

The kidnappers are yet to demand for a ransom.