The abducted students and staff of Apostolic Faith Group of Schools, Emure Ekiti have regained their freedom.
The Ekiti State Police Command Spokesperson, Sunday Abutu gave the confirmation on Sunday morning.He also revealed that the driver, Taye Rasakiis dead.
The abductees were said to have been released in the early hours of Sunday.
The pupils were left off the hook at 2am according to a family sources from the town.
One of the victims family member from the town provided a video and photo evidence of the children.
They were kidnapped on Monday evening along Emure – Eporo Road while returning to Eporo after closing school.
The kidnappers shot at the bus and later whisked away nine persons comprising five students, three female teachers and a driver among the occupants of the bus.
The police PPRO said, “All victims were rescued today at about 1.30 amm, but unfortunately, we lost the driver who was suspected killed by the abductors.”
A government official at Emure Ekiti, who confirmed the release of the abductees, said, “The abductees are here, the parents and family members are here. I will give you details shortly.”