Parents and relatives on Tuesday reunited with some of the 44 pupils and teachers recently rescued from kidnappers in Oyo State.
The victims were kidnapped on May 15 when terrorists attacked three schools – Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota; Community Grammar School, Esiele; and LA Primary School – all in Oriire LGA of Oyo State.
They were rescued last Friday, 56 days after the abduction and handed over to Governor Seyi Makinde in Ibadan on Monday by the Nigerian Army. Two teachers were killed during the period in captivity.
Recall that the victims were later taken to the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, for further medical attention.
On Tuesday, parents and relatives of the victims thronged the medical facility to reunite with their loved ones.
It was gathered that the victims were admitted to the intensive care unit for comprehensive medical examinations and psychological care following their release.
Family members remained at the facility as healthcare professionals completed the necessary assessments before handing the children and teachers over to their families.
