Nigeria, Dec. 22 -- Additional details have emerged about the students and staff of St Mary's Catholic School, Papiri, Niger State, who regained their freedom on Sunday, one month after they were abducted from their dormitories on 21 November.

The victims were released at a location near Nigeria's border with Benin and were transported through the garrison town of Wawa, Mokwa and Bida to Minna, the Niger State capital.

Security sources confirmed the release of 130 captives, comprising students and staff. Wasiu Abiodun, the Niger State police spokesperson, later confirmed the development, saying the released persons included both students and staff.

"Further developments will be communicated," Mr Abiodun said in a Sunday evening stateme...