Police authorities have acknowledged efforts of local vigilante, hunters and Amotekun corps in the joint efforts which led to the rescue of school pupils and their teachers kidnapped in Emure Ekiti on Monday.
In a statement on X formerly known as Twitter, Force Public Relations Officer Prince Ademuyiwa Adejobi said: “We wish to inform the general public that the five school children, including their teachers, who were kidnapped on 29/01/2024 in Emure-Ekiti, have been rescued unhurt, today 4th February, 2024.
“We therefore commend and appreciate the efforts of the government, our Police operatives and other security agencies, including the Amotekun Corps, local vigilantes, hunters, and individuals, as well as family members, for their understanding and resilience.