A top official of the administration confirmed to Vanguard that the efforts of the Presidency, top security agencies working in concert with the three state governors, provided a leeway for the eventual rescue of the embattled children.
The official said, “It took the hard work of the Lagos State governor and the significant collaboration of the governors of Ondo and Delta State to secure the release of the kidnap six Lagos school boys.
The source said that while the Lagos State Governor had worked so hard on breaking the case, 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 while the Nigerian Navy was responsible for providing the required military logistics that eased the release yesterday afternoon. “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 to secure freedom for the school children.
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