Thirty-one pupils rescued after the recent school abduction in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have been discharged from the LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, after doctors certified them medically fit to return home.
The hospital’s Chief Medical Director, Professor Olawale Olakulehin, disclosed that 39 rescued pupils were admitted for comprehensive medical evaluation and treatment following their rescue from captivity.
He explained that while most of the children had recovered sufficiently, eight others would remain under close medical supervision until doctors are satisfied with their physical and emotional condition.
According to the hospital management, the discharged pupils have been reunited with their families after undergoing thorough health assessments.
Medical personnel are also providing continued psychological support to help the children recover from the traumatic experience they endured during their captivity.
Olakulehin assured parents and members of the public that the welfare of every rescued child remains the hospital’s highest priority, stressing that specialists will continue to monitor the remaining pupils to ensure they achieve full recovery before being discharged.
The development marked another positive step in the rehabilitation process following the successful rescue operation that secured the freedom of the abducted pupils and their teachers.
The victims were kidnapped from schools in Oriire Local Government Area in an incident that sparked widespread outrage and heightened concerns over insecurity in educational institutions.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, who recently received the rescued pupils and teachers, commended security agencies and all those involved in the operation that led to their release.
He also renewed his call for an independent international investigation into the abduction, arguing that such a probe would help establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident and strengthen public confidence.
However, the governor’s proposal has generated debate, with both the Presidency and the Senate maintaining that Nigeria possesses the institutions and capacity required to investigate the incident without foreign intervention.
Meanwhile, attention has shifted to the recovery of the remaining eight pupils still receiving treatment, as medical experts continue to provide specialised care aimed at ensuring their complete rehabilitation before they are reunited with their families.
