After 64 days in captivity , the six abducted pupils of the Lagos State Model College, Igbonla , Epe, regained their freedom on Friday.
Although details of their release are still sketchy , our correspondent learnt the kids were released in Ajakpa Community in Ese Odo Local Government Area of Ondo State .
A senior police officer said the children had been moved to the Ondo State Police Command headquarters in Akure .
It was gathered that no ransom was paid before the victims were released.
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’ . ”
Although details of their release are still sketchy , our correspondent learnt the kids were released in Ajakpa Community in Ese Odo Local Government Area of Ondo State .
A senior police officer said the children had been moved to the Ondo State Police Command headquarters in Akure .
It was gathered that no ransom was paid before the victims were released.
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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