The kidnapped pupils and staff of Apostolic Faith Group of Schools, Emure Ekiti have regained their freedom.
However the driver was not that lucky as he was killed by the kidnappers
A confirmation from the Ekiti State Police Command Spokesperson, Sunday Abutu on Sunday morning, however, indicated that the driver is dead.
The abductees were said to have been released in the early hours of Sunday.
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 1.30am, but unfortunately, we lost the driver who was suspectedly killed by the abductors.”
It is however not clear if any ransom was paid for their release or they were rescued by the police
