Seven out of the 317 school girls abducted by bandits at Government Girls Science Secondary School, Jangebe have escaped.

It was gathered that the girls returned home on Friday evening from their captors.

A source, who confirmed the escape of the 7 girls, said they (the girls) claimed they manoeuvred their way back from the bandits while trekking along the forest.

He said more of the girls have escaped and were being expected having run out of the grip of bandits while trekking in the forests.