The pupils and teachers of the Apostolic Faith Montessori School in Emure Ekiti kidnapped on January 29 have regained their freedom.
The schoolchildren were released earlier on Sunday. However, the driver, who was also among the abductees, was killed and burnt by the assailants.
Efforts to reach the police spokesman in Ekiti State, Abutu Sunday, were unsuccessful, but sources in the community confirmed their release to Channels Television.
A senior police officer also confirmed the release of the victims to Channels Television.
While the abductors had demanded N10 million each before releasing the 10 victims, he was however silent on whether any ransom was paid.
When asked about the driver, the officer said his charred remains were recovered in the bush.
The Ekiti State Government has also confirmed the release of the victims.
The Special Adviser (Media) to the Governor, Olayinka Oyebode, said the pupils and their teachers were released on February 4 and brought to the Elemure Palace around 4 am.
“However, the driver of the school bus was reported killed in the custody of the kidnappers,” the governor’s spokesman added.
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