The abducted schoolchildren of Apostolic Faith Group of Schools, Emure-Ekiti, Ekiti State, their teachers and the bus driver have been released.
This newspaper learnt that the victims regained their freedom around 2.00an on Sunday.
In a short video clip obtained by our correspondent, the freed pupils and their teachers sat on the floor, looking tired as a mother lamented the condition of her child in the background.
This newspaper reported that the abductors had demanded N100 million for the release of the victims, but it was not immediately clear if a ransom was eventually paid or not.
A government official at Emure Ekiti, who confirmed the release of the abductees, said, “The abductees are here, the parents and family members are here. I will give you details shortly.”
A source, who also confirmed the development, said that officials of the state Ministry of Health were on the ground to take them to Ado Ekiti, the state capital for medical attention.
Recall a school bus conveying pupils and some staff members of the school to their respective houses was ambushed by gunmen Monday evening.
About 10 occupants of the bus — five schoolchildren, three teachers and the driver — were abducted and whisked away.
There were rumours on Saturday that the victims had been released, which the police debunked.
NewspointNigeria.com
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