The LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, has discharged 31 of the 39 pupils rescued following the school abduction in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State after certifying them medically fit.

The pupils were released to their families after undergoing comprehensive medical examinations and receiving treatment at the hospital in the aftermath of their rescue from captivity.

The Chief Medical Director of the hospital, Prof. Olawale Olakulehin, disclosed that all 39 rescued pupils were admitted immediately after their release to assess their physical and psychological condition.

According to him, eight pupils remain on admission and are still receiving medical care, with doctors continuing to monitor their recovery before approving their discharge.

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Olakulehin revealed that routine medical evaluations uncovered a congenital heart defect in one of the rescued pupils, a condition previously unknown to the child’s family.

He explained that the child was diagnosed with a hole in the heart during the hospital’s comprehensive health assessment.

“One of the children was found to have a congenital heart defect—a hole in the heart—during our comprehensive medical evaluation,” he said.

“The child is stable and responding well to care, so there is no cause for alarm.”

He added that the hospital had already commenced appropriate medical management and would formally notify the Oyo State Government to facilitate the next phase of the child’s treatment.

The Chief Medical Director described the discharge of the 31 pupils as a major milestone in the rehabilitation process, noting that the hospital remains committed to the full recovery of the remaining children.

He said the eight pupils still receiving treatment would remain under close medical supervision until they are certified fit to return home.

Olakulehin explained that the hospital’s intervention extends beyond treating physical injuries, with multidisciplinary teams also providing psychological support to help the rescued pupils recover from the trauma experienced during their weeks in captivity.

He assured parents and the public that the welfare of the children remains the hospital’s highest priority.

According to him, healthcare professionals will continue to monitor both the physical and mental well-being of the rescued pupils throughout their recovery.

The 39 children were among the pupils abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area before they were rescued by security agencies after spending several weeks in captivity.