The five pupils and staff of Apostolic Faith Group of Schools Emure Ekiti who were kidnapped on Monday have regained their freedom.
According to sources, the abductees were released in the early hours of Sunday.
They were kidnapped on Monday evening along Emure – Eporo Road while returning to Eporo after closing school.
A confirmation from the Ekiti State Police Command Spokesperson, Sunday Abutu on Sunday morning, however, indicated that the driver is dead.
The police PPRO said, “All victims were rescued today at about 1.30am, but unfortunately, we lost the driver who was suspectedly killed by the abductors.”
A government official at Emure Ekiti who confirmed their release, 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.
