Security agencies have reached the five school children, including their teachers kidnapped in Ekiti State last Monday.
The kidnappers had demanded N100 million as ransom payment for their release.
However, the Police in a statement posted on its verified X account confirmed their release.
It said: “We wish to inform the general public that the five school children, including their teachers, who were kidnapped on 29/01/2024 in Emure-Ekiti, have been rescued unhurt, today 4th February, 2024.
“We therefore commend and appreciate the efforts of the government, our Police operatives and other security agencies, including the Amotekun Corps, local vigilantes, hunters, and individuals, as well as family members, for their understanding and resilience.”
Surprisingly, the police did not state whether there was an exchange of gunfire during their release, nor did it give information about any casualties during the rescue operation.
