Juliet Oladele, Reporting
THE LAUTECH Teaching Hospital in Ogbomoso has discharged 31 of the 39 pupils rescued from captivity following their abduction from schools in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.
The Chief Medical Director, Olawale Olakulehin, announced on Tuesday that the discharged children had been certified medically fit and reunited with their families.
However, eight pupils will remain under medical observation and treatment to ensure their full recovery.
Dr Olakulehin described the discharge as a significant milestone in the rehabilitation of the rescued victims, assuring parents and the public that the welfare of all the children remains a top priority.
“Medical experts will continue to monitor their physical and psychological well-being as part of their post-rescue recovery process,” he said.
The development comes days after the pupils and their teachers were rescued.
Governor Seyi Makinde formally received the rescued persons on Monday, expressing gratitude to security operatives and others who contributed to the release.
However, the governor’s call for an independent international investigation into the incident has sparked controversy.
Governor Makinde argued that the circumstances were serious enough to warrant an inquiry beyond Nigeria’s domestic institutions, insisting it would strengthen public confidence and ensure accountability.
But the Senate and the presidency have faulted the governor’s position, insisting that Nigeria remains a sovereign nation capable of handling its internal security matters.
The abduction and subsequent rescue have drawn national attention, with many praising the efforts of security agencies while demanding greater transparency and action to prevent future incidents.
