The Presidency has commended the efforts of the Lagos State Government and other stakeholders who ensured the release of the six kidnapped Igbonla-Epe Model College students.

In a tweet, media aide to Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, Laolu Akande wrote, “congratulations to Lagos State Governor on the release of the kidnapped boys. He worked very hard with Federal agencies, Ondo, Delta governments and Nigerian Navy for the result.”

Congrats to Lagos State Gov on release of kidnapped boys. He worked very hard with FG agencies, Ondo, Delta govts & Ngr Navy for the result

— Laolu Akande (@akandeoj) July 28, 2017

The students were kidnapped May 25, 2017, and have therefore spent 63 days with the kidnappers.

The Lagos State government has said the students would undergo medical tests to ascertain their state, before they are handed over to their parents.

The Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu also confirmed the release on Twitter, saying they were on the way to hand over the children to the Lagos government.

We are on our way to Alausa to handover the young boys to @followlasg @AkinwunmiAmbode. Glory be to God for their safe recovery.

— Arakunrin Akeredolu (@RotimiAkeredolu) July 28, 2017

In another tweet, The Presidency wrote, “congratulations also to the parents and families of the released children.”

Congratulations also to the parents and families of the released children.

— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) July 28, 2017