The Nigerian Tulip International Colleges (NTIC) located in Isheri, Ogun State has confirmed the release of its students and staff kidnapped from the school premises on January 13.
Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Oyeyemi, had announced on Tuesday that the victims were rescued unhurt this.
A statement issued by the school, signed by its spokesperson Cema Yigit, on Tuesday reads “We wish to inform the general public that the kidnapped students and staff of the Nigerian Tulip International Colleges (NTIC) Ogun state, have regained freedom.
“The victims were released this evening after a painstaking collaborative effort by the relevant security agencies in the country.
“The management of NTIC wishes to express our gratitude to the relevant security agencies for their efforts in securing the release of the three students, one Turkish teacher, a cook and three supervisors.
“We also wish to extend our appreciation to the government and good people of Ogun State for their support throughout the difficult period. The role of the Ogun State Government is highly appreciated.
“Our special appreciation also goes to President Muhammadu Buhari, the Inspector General of Police, the Director-General of the Department of State Services, the Chief of Army Staff, and others too numerous to mention for their efforts.”
