The Principal of Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary Ven. Olaoluwa Adeyemi on Monday said the three female students of the school rescued from gunmen on Sunday were hale and hearty and back to the school.
He made the disclosure when the Anglican Archbishop of Ecclesiastical Province of Lagos Mainland Diocese, Most Rev. Adebayo Dada Akinde led other bishops of the Church and parents of the three rescued female students came on a courtesy visit to the office of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode at the Lagos House located in Alausa.
The principal said the prompt, positive and practical response of Governor Ambode led government contributed largely to the success story of the rescue of the three female students
Adeyemi said the school was grateful for the support, encouragement and prayers they received from several quarters while the ordeal lasted.
He said with the security apparatus put in place by the state government, it was ‘game over for those who have taken to crime in Lagos.’
“There is no hiding place for criminals in Lagos now, because for the event that took place in the past few days and that God in his infinite mercy helped us and the security agencies did their work well. The girls are with us now. They are
back in school and have reunited with their parents. I believe that God is working in Lagos,” he said.
One of the parents of the recued girls, Ven. Ayo Olusan said they were relieved with the return of their girls, saying the prayers offered by Nigerians and the prompt effort of the state government played a huge role towards the rescue of the girls.
Earlier, Rev. Adebayo Dada Akinde said the success story of the rescue of the girls cannot be complete without the laudable efforts of the Lagos State Government.
He said he and his team deemed it fit to come and appreciate the role played by the state government in the wake of the abduction of the students from the school.
“It was a most traumatic moment and sad for us as proprietors. Today we are thanking God for his intervention that a most unfortunate and traumatic event ended on a joyous note.
“All three pupils are now safe in the custody of their parents, they have been reunited. You acted and responded. Your response was prompt, your response was positive, your response was practical.
Responding, Governor Ambode said the incident was a test of the government’s commitment to the security of lives and property in the state.
“Seven days ago, the unthinkable happened, but again, we give all the glory to God that seven days after we are able to pride ourselves that one of those principal duties that you have charged this administration with is what we have just proved. We took it personal, not because it was a private school but because we all decided to act appropriately. That is the real focus of what this administration is all about. For everything that happens we put ourselves to imagine that if it were us, what would be said about our actions and inactions.
“We are very grateful to God for giving us that opportunity to prove that the welfare and well being and the security of the people of Lagos is what is paramount to us as an administration.
“It’s just for me to reiterate that the security of lives and properties is of paramount interest to this administration, we will do anything to make sure that the security of lives and property is sustained, is enhanced, because at the end of the day that is the only way we can grow the economy of Lagos,” Governor Ambode said.
Ambode also sent a strong warning to criminals to desist from their nefarious activities, warning that his administration is poised to spread its security searchlight to every nook and cranny of the state.
“We know that Lagos is safe, we are reiterating once again and sending a final warning signal to all the criminals and miscreants that have been disturbing the peace of Lagos, this time around, we would be in every nook and cranny of Lagos to secure the lives of everyone,” he said.
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