Acting President Yemi Osinbajo
has reacted to the release of kidnapped boys of Igbonla Government College, Epe
in Lagos.
A tweet Friday night by his
spokesman, Laolu Akande conveyed Osinbajo’s joy.
“Congrats to Lagos State Governor
on release of kidnapped boys. He worked very hard with FG agencies, Ondo, Delta
governments & Nigerian Navy for the result”, Akande tweeted,
Peter Jonah, Isiaq Rahmon,
Adebayo George, Judah Agbausi, Pelumi Philips and Farouq Yusuf were abducted on
May 25, 2017.
They released at Aboto Creek in
Ilaje local government of Ondo state on Friday.
Meanwhile, Lagos State Government
has welcomed the release of the students.
Commissioner for Information and
Strategy, Steve Ayorinde congratulated the parents of the students and all
concerned stakeholders over the development.
He disclosed that the students
would undergo series of medical tests and trauma therapy before they are reunited
with their families.
“This is a welcome development
and the State Government has always believed that the students would be
released unhurt.
“The news of their release is
therefore a confirmation of that belief and we are glad that they would be reuniting
with their families.
“It is on record that the
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode-led administration has invested massively on
equipment and welfare of security personnel so as to ensure that the State
remains safe for residents and investors.
“This Government has already
taken giant steps to secure all our schools especially those in the suburbs and
riverine areas.
“We are confident that the steps
taken so far will go a long way in nipping a repeat of such in the bud,”
Ayorinde said.
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