The headmaster of Salihu Tanko Islamiyya school, Tegina in Rafi LGA of Niger state, Abubakar Alhassan, has disclosed that the founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOA), late TB Joshua contributed to the rescue of the abducted pupils.
This was made known by Alhassan while speaking to journalists on Friday after the pupils, who were abducted on May 30, regained their freedom.
Alhassan said the state government, Muslim and Christian clerics, and other well-meaning Nigerians all contributed towards securing the freedom of the children.
“The government contributed; individuals have contributed; the imams, pastors have also contributed. Even I received a call from TB Joshua, he is a Christian, but he contributed.
“93 pupils were abducted, contrary to initial report that the abductees were over 100.
“The two other children, who were neighbours of the school, were also kidnapped, bringing the total to 95,” he said.
“The parents are happy over the return of the pupils, the headmaster added. He noted that they plan to continue with academic activities when the students are settled.”
TB Joshua passed on in June, two months after suffering a stroke, and some sympathisers affirmed his philanthropic works after his death.
