Abducted Ekiti Schoolchildren, Teachers Finally Regain Freedom

The schoolchildren and teachers from Apostolic Faith Group of Schools in Emure-Ekiti, Ekiti State, who were kidnapped by armed men, have been released.

At the moment, it is unclear whether the individuals who regained freedom around 2:00 am on Sunday were rescued by security operatives or released after the payment of a ransom

However, the kidnappers had requested N100 million for the victims’ release, and as it was not paid initially, rumors circulated suggesting that the abductors had threatened to harm the pupils.

The children and their teachers were taken by the assailants on Monday evening.

Unconfirmed reports surfaced on Saturday, suggesting that the victims had been released, but the police quickly debunked the information.

However, in a short video clip being circulated on Sunday morning, the freed pupils and their teachers were seen sitting on the floor, looking tired.

Kanyi Daily recalls that Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen carried out a deadly attack on Monday in Ekiti State, resulting in the tragic deaths of two traditional rulers.