The Chief Medical Director (CMD), Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Prof. Olawale Olakulehin, has confirmed that eight pupils and one teacher among the 44 rescued kidnapped victims are still admitted to the hospital.

Prof. Olakulehin made the disclosure during an interactive session with the newsmen in his office in Ogbomoso.

He said that one of the pupils, diagnosed with a congenital heart defect, is receiving adequate medical attention.

He said, “We have discharged 35 out of the 44 rescued kidnapped victims, including the teachers and the pupils who were on admission in the hospital, having been certified medically fit.

“A total of 39 pupils and five teachers, including the principal of the Community Grammar School, Ahoro Esienle, Mrs Racheal Alamu, were brought to the hospital for further medical treatment.

“One of the pupils was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect, while others were diagnosed with various ailments.

“Those certified medically have been discharged and released to their parents and relations.

“Their release and reunion with their parents and relations is another form of psychological healing process.

“Meanwhile, other victims who are still on admission are being closely monitored. They will be discharged whenever they are certified fit.” (The Nation)