The police spokesperson added that the suspect’s act instilled fear in his victims and dispossessed them of their belongings.
Mr Makinde said some of the victims appear weak and would need medical care and psychosocial support to address post-traumatic issues.
Ms Idaomi said eligible households received N75,000, while eligible individuals received N25,000 each.
The youth mounted goalposts and played football in sets.
The police said the suspects were allegedly involved in terrorising residents of the Apapa, Ijora and Badia areas of the state.
Mr Obi called for sustained efforts to build a country where children could pursue their education free from threats of violence and abduction.
Detectives arrested Mr Sikiru on July 7, 2026, and discovered that he had allegedly orchestrated his own kidnapping.
The residents said constant rainfall had triggered devastating flooding in the area.
Mr Obasa and Ms Ogunshe lauded the rescue of the 44 pupils and teachers in separate statements on Saturday.
The stakeholders expressed concern over the rising cases of sexual and gender-based violence in the state.
