Abducted Ekiti Pupils, Teachers Regain Freedom
Children of Apostolic Faith Nursery and Primary School, Emure-Ekiti who were kidnapped by suspected armed herdsmen have been for released.
The children, kidnapped along with their teachers on Monday, regained their freedom Friday evening after four days in captivity.
Sources at Emure, Ekiti, said the children were taken to the Palace of Elemure of Emure Ekiti after their release by their abductors.
It could not be immediately ascertained whether any ransome was paid or not but on Thursday, parents of the children cried out that they were unable to meet the N100 million being demanded, which was later reduced to N10 million.
The pupils of Apostolic school were kidnapped on Monday on their way home from school, same day two traditional rulers were shot dead by herdsmen.
Two teachers and a lady assistant were also abducted by the armed men.
The Ekiti State Police Command has announced the arrest of suspects in connection with the two incidents.
