Suspect in connection with the kidnapping of the three secondary school students asks for forgiveness

The school Principal of Babington Junior Seminary, Ikorodu, (the school where the 3 school girls were kidnapped) Venerable Olaoluwa Adeyemi yesterday told teacher and parents that one of the suspects arrested in connection with the kidnapping of the three students has asked the school to pray for him. He said the suspect has sent numerous text messages asking for forgiveness.

He told the parents that the back perimeter fencing of the school has been raised and that they now have a patrol van which the school will use to improve the internal security of the school.

Adeyemi added that the school has mounted a close circuit television, CCTV and security lights round the school to enhance security and protect the students.

Mr Olaniyan, the father of one of the girls, Tofunmi Olaniyan, who spoke on behalf of himself and the other parents thanked the school for its effort in rescuing the girls and improving security.