The Presidency on Friday praised Lagos State Government over its relentless efforts in ensuring the release of the six kidnapped Igbonla-Epe Model College students.
In a tweet, media aide to Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, Laolu Akande wrote, “congratulations to Lagos State Governor on the release of the kidnapped boys. He worked very hard with Federal agencies, Ondo, Delta governments and Nigerian Navy for the result.”
Congrats to Lagos State Gov on release of kidnapped boys. He worked very hard with FG agencies, Ondo, Delta govts & Ngr Navy for the result
— Laolu Akande (@akandeoj) July 28, 2017
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Similarly, Lagos State Government has expressed excitement over the release of six students.
In a press statement, the State’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde congratulated the parents of the students and all concerned stakeholders over the development, just as he said 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,” Ayorinde said.
He said the State Government remains resolute in its commitment to ensure the safety of lives and property of residents in the State and has already beefed up security in schools to prevent a re-occurrence.
“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 and 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.