Lagos Confirms Release Of Igbonla Kidnapped Victims, Goes After Suspects

Hamilton Nwosa
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After spending six days in captivity of the suspected kidnappers; students and teachers of the Lagos State Model College, Igbonla, Epe have regained their freedom, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy; Steve Ayorinde has confirmed.

Ayorinde in a statement made available to The New Diplomat on Wednesday confirmed the release of the four pupils and teachers of the Lagos State Model College, Igbonla in Epe who were kidnapped by suspected ex-Ijaw militants.

Assuring that the government would spare nothing until it rids the state of criminal elements; the commissioner also disclosed that the children have undergone medical check-up after which they were reunited with their families.

“The Lagos State Government today welcomed the release of the school pupils, vice-principal and head teacher of Igbonla Model College, Epe, who were kidnapped by suspected Ijaw militants on Thursday, October 6, 2016”. The children are doing well; they have been taken through medical check-up and have been safely reunited with their families.”

Reiterating the government’s determination to protect lives and property, Ayorinde urged residents to be more vigilant, security conscious and report all suspected persons and objects seen within their neighbourhood to the appropriate security agencies.

“The determination of the government to ensure the 24-hour security of the state is evident in the huge investment in the equipment and welfare of security agencies, especially the police”.

Speaking further, the commissioner, however, disclosed that government has taken adequate steps to stem the tide of kidnapping in the State, noting that in line with the directive of the State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, plans have been concluded to commence the demolition of illegal structures erected across the state’s waterfronts and creeks.

“Often times, the incidence of kidnapping are perpetrated through the waterways and as such, these illegal structures provide a leeway for these criminal elements to plan and execute their nefarious activities. This step, we believe, will go a long way to addressing this menace”.

“The state government has also begun steps to boost community policing with the recent announcement by the Governor that at least 5000 neighbourhood watchers will soon be recruited to improve surveillance across the state, especially in the rural areas,” Ayorinde disclosed.

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