UPDATE: LAGOS STATE DELIGHTED OVER THE RELEASE KIDNAPPED STUDENTS

The released Students

The Lagos State Government has expressed delight  over the release of six students of Igbonla-Epe Model College who were abducted on May 25, 2017 in their school premises.

The students were release on Friday at Aboto Creek in Ilaje LGA, Ondo State at about 3:30pm.

In a press statement, the State’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde congratulated the parents of the students and all concerned stakeholders over the development.

He  said the students would undergo series of medical tests and trauma therapy before they are reunited with their families.

“This is a welcome development and the State Government has always believed that the students would be released unhurt. The news of their release is therefore a confirmation of that belief and we are glad that they would be reuniting with their families,” Ayorinde said.