It was reported that the five staff and three students of the school, who were kidnapped at their school, have been released to their families.

The abducted persons were reportedly released on Tuesday evening, January 24, 2016, after spending 11 days in captivity.

A report by Newsbreak claimed that an unnamed parent of the kidnapped children alleged millions of Naira were paid through a negotiator as ransom for the release of the victims.

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Earlier on Tuesday, new Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) , Zone 2, Kayode Aderanti had promised that the kidnapped persons will regain freedom within 24 hours.

The students and staff of the school were kidnapped on Saturday, January 14, 2017 in the Isheri area of Ogun State.