The abducted school pupils and their teachers in Emure Ekiti have been released.

The pupils and their teachers numbering nine who were kidnapped in their school Bus on Emure Eporo road last week were released at 2am today

The Chairman of Emure Local Government, Mr Adebayo Oluwatosin who confirmed this to radio Nigeria said the victims were now in the palace of Elemure of Emure Ekiti.

He said the driver was killed while other eight regained their freedomh.

As at the time of filing this report, no official confirmation from police on the development.