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 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.