THE combined efforts of Governors Akinwumi Ambode (Lagos), Rotimi Akeredolu (Ondo) and Ifeanyi Okowa (Delta) were largely responsible for the rescue,yesterday, of the six abducted Epe,Lagos State school boys from kidnappers,The Nation can now reveal.
The Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Mr. Agboola Ajayi, is also said to have “played a crucial role in the release of the boys.”
No ransom was paid for their release, sources said last night.
The boys were left off on the coastal waterways of Ondo State after 63 days in captivity.
A Presidency source speaking on the matter last night said: “It took the hard work of the Lagos State Governor and significant collaboration of the governors of Ondo and Delta State to secure the release of the kidnap 6 Lagos school boys.
“While the Lagos State Governor had worked so hard on breaking the ice, it was discovered that the boys were held around the coastal waterways of Ondo State.
“This was where the coordination of the Federal Government became even much more compelling pulling in both civil and military security agencies like the Police, SSS and the Nigerian Navy to work with the Lagos State Governor and also the Ondo State government whose Deputy Governor played a crucial role in ensuring the eventual release of the boys.
“Both the Delta State Governor and his deputy also supplied important support to the process that facilitated the release.
“The Nigerian Navy was responsible for providing the required military logistics that eased the release.
“The other security agencies like the SSS and Police also played active roles, and with the Navy, joined the Lagos, Ondo and Delta state governments in the final talks that produced freedom for the boys about two months ago.
The source however insisted that “no ransom was paid.”
Only Sunday while speaking to reporters in Lagos, Acting President Yemi Osinbajo assured the parents and families of the boys that their children would return home hopefully.
He praised the Lagos State governor for the efforts of the state government in dealing with the situation.
He said other States were also collaborated with Lagos State and the Federal Government in ensuring the freedom for the abducted boys.
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