The Chief Medical Director of the LAUTECH Teaching Hospital in Ogbomoso, Olawale Olakulehin, has announced the discharge of 31 of the 39 rescued pupils abducted from schools in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, saying they have been certified medically fit and reunited with their families.
The CMD disclosed that the hospital admitted 39 rescued children following their release from captivity, but eight will remain under medical observation and treatment as part of efforts to ensure their full recovery.
Olakulehin explained that the discharge of the 31 pupils marked another significant milestone in the rehabilitation of the rescued victims, noting that the remaining children would continue to receive the best possible medical attention until they were certified fit to return home.
The hospital assured parents and the public that the welfare of all the rescued children remains a top priority, adding that medical experts will continue to monitor their physical and psychological well-being as part of their post-rescue recovery process.
