Friday, May 3, 2024

Breaking: Six kidnapped Lagos pupils regain freedom

The six abducted pupils of the Lagos State Model College, Igbonla, Epe, have regained their freedom this afternoon after 64 days in captivity.

Although details of their release are still sketchy,the kids were released in Ajakpa Community in Ese Odo Local Government Area of Ondo State.

A police officer said the children had been moved to the Ondo State Police Command headquarters in Akure and no ransom was paid for their release.

According to a source, the abducted kids would be taken to the Ondo State Governor, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu at the Ondo State Government House Akure, the state capital by the security operatives.

One of the parents of the children basked in euphoria when contacted on the telephone.

“I am the happiest person on earth right now. When I called the Lagos State Commissioner of Police to confirm the news, he said ‘congratulations, they have been released’.”

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