The Lagos State Government on Friday expressed excitement
over the release of six students of Igbonla-Epe Model College who were abducted
on May 25, 2017 in their school premises.
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.
The Commissioner also quoted Governor Ambode as
commending the efforts of security agencies who worked tirelessly to ensure the
safe release and return of the students.
SIGNED
STEVE AYORINDE
COMMISSIONER FOR INFORMATION & STRATEGY
LAGOS STATE
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