Parents and students of the abducted students of the College of Forestry Mechanization, Afaka, Kaduna State have occupied the National Assembly complex, Abuja, in protest.
The protesters which include parents and members of the Students Union Government (SUG) of the institution are lamenting over alleged negligence of the state and federal government in securing the release of the children.
They chanted songs of solidarity and displayed placards demanding prompt rescue of the students.
“Education is our right! Safety is our right! Freedom is our right! Free Afaka 29! ” the parents and students chanted as they marched to the National Assembly.
The main entrance of the National Assembly was however manned by security agents who denied the protesters entrance.
39 students of the Federal College of Forestry Mechanization Afaka in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State were abducted on 11th March from their hostels by bandits dressed in military uniform.
Ten of the students were released in two batches of five each but 29 others have remained in captivity.
