Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com
- Event Overview: School pupils along with their teachers, numbering nine, were kidnapped from their school bus on the Emure Eporo road in Ekiti State. The abduction occurred last week and ended with their release at 2 am today.
- Casualty: The incident tragically resulted in the death of the bus driver, while the remaining eight victims were safely released and are now under the care of the local authorities at the palace of Elemure of Emure Ekiti.
- Authorities’ Response: The Chairman of Emure Local Government, Mr. Adebayo Oluwatosin, confirmed the release. The Ekiti State Police Command, represented by Public Relations Officer Sunday Abutu, confirmed the rescue operation’s success but noted the unfortunate loss of the driver.
- Governmental Acknowledgment: Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, expressed his gratitude towards President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, security agencies, and the local community for their roles in the successful rescue operation. He also issued directives for the victims to receive medical treatment and post-trauma therapy to address the psychological impact of their ordeal.
- Community and National Support: The governor acknowledged the support from a broad spectrum of the community, including Senate leaders, governors, religious leaders, and the general public, highlighting a united front against criminal activities.
- Background: The victims were ambushed by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers while traveling in a school bus along the boundary between Ondo and Ekiti States. The kidnappers initially demanded a ransom of N100m, which was later negotiated down.
- Conclusion and Future Measures: The incident has prompted renewed commitments from the state government to enhance security measures and create an environment hostile to criminal elements. Governor Oyebanji’s administration has emphasized its determination to eradicate crime and support the affected families through their recovery process.
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