The Presidency has congratulated the Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, and parents of the six kidnapped students of Igbonla-Epe Model College over their release on Friday.
A message posted on Twitter by Senior Special Assistant to the Acting President on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, said Mr Ambode worked with Federal Government agencies, the Navy, and the Ondo and Delta state governments to secure the release.
Congrats to Lagos State Gov on release of kidnapped boys. He worked very hard with FG agencies, Ondo, Delta govts & Ngr Navy for the result
— Laolu Akande (@akandeoj) July 28, 2017
Congratulations to @AkinwunmiAmbode. https://t.co/KWxoLX03jw
— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) July 28, 2017
Congratulations also to the parents and families of the released children.
— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) July 28, 2017
Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, also expressed delight over the release of the students.
The governor, in a statement, said: “We are happy to note the release of the six kidnapped students of Igbonla Model School, Epe, Lagos State, as a result of the determined and conscientious efforts of the Acting President, the governments of Lagos, Ondo, Ogun and Delta States and the security agencies, including the police, SSS and the military.
“In the last few days, the deputy governors of Ondo and Delta States have worked tirelessly to ensure that the students are released.
“The students are to be handed over to the deputy governor of Lagos State for further actions.”
He thanked Nigerians for their prayers, and charged security agencies to remain committed to their responsibility of ensuring the safety of the citizens.
