School Children Kidnapped In Ekiti, Governor Vows To Rescue Pupils

Some school children have been abducted in Ekiti by unknown gunmen.

The gunmen reportedly kidnapped six pupils and three teachers of a private school and their bus driver while they were returning from Eporo-Ekiti on Monday night.

According to a post by Ekititrends on its X account on Tuesday, the incident involved students from Apostolic Faith School, Ekiti.

However, hours after the incident, the Ekiti State Government urged residents of the state not to despair as security has been stepped up to rescue them.

“The Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji urged the citizens of the state not to despair over Monday’s kidnapping of some school pupils and their teachers in Emure- Ekiti,” a statement issued partly read.

The Governor assured that efforts are on to rescue the children and their teachers.

Oyebanji also described the kidnap as callous and unacceptable, saying nothing would be spared in the efforts to rescue them.

The Ekiti Government said “security agencies in the state are already on the trail of the abductors with a mandate to bring the pupils and their teachers back safely.

“Governor Oyebanji said security is being stepped up across the state with a view to flushing out criminal elements from their hideouts.

“While calling on the citizens to remain calm and vigilant, he urged them to cooperate with security agencies, by making available relevant information to the authorities,” he said.

Governor Oyebanji promised a swift and comprehensive rescue operation to ensure the safe return of the abducted children.