The kidnapped teachers and students of the Lagos State Model College, Igbonla in Epe, have been freed.
According to reports, the kidnapped victims, who were abducted at about 8am from their school premises on Thursday, October 6, 2016 have been let off the hook.
The kidnappers had initially demanded a N120 million ransom but later slashed it to N3.5 million and till the release of the victims, it was unconfirmed if any ransom was paid.
However, the kidnappers were reported to have released the victims at about 10.30pm on Tuesday, October 11, 2016.
The pupils – Abu, Emmanuel Okonkwo, Jeremiah Ruth, Isaac Adebisi – Vice Principal, Junior School, A.O Oyesola and English teacher, Lukman Oyerinde are all back with their families, it was learnt.
“I thank God for everything. My son has been released to us. He is in good health. God is wonderful,” Oluwafemi Adebisi, a father of one of the victims was quoted to have said.
According to a police source, who confirmed their release to the newspaper, the kidnappers are still at large.
