In a recent video on Arise News on Saturday July 11th, 2026, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has said the pupils and teachers rescued from captivity in Oriire Local Government Area will remain under medical observation for the next 48 hours before being formally handed over to the state government for rehabilitation and reunification with their families.
Speaking after visiting the victims at the Nigerian Army’s 2 Division Medical facility in Ibadan, Makinde explained that medical personnel would first assess their physical and psychological condition before any transfer takes place.
“Our plan right now is to watch them over the next 48 hours. So by Monday, we think an assessment will be done and maybe there’ll be a formal transfer from the military to the state, and then we can manage the process from that point forward,” the governor said.
Makinde also disclosed that the state government was making arrangements to reunite the rescued victims with their loved ones, describing the emotional condition of some of the children as heartbreaking.
“But also today, we are putting logistics together to at least bring the family members to come and see them. There’s a small girl in there that basically has been asking, ‘Where’s my mom? Where’s my mom?’ So, at least we want the mom to be able to come and then see her,” he said.
The governor commended the Nigerian military and other security agencies for their efforts in securing the victims’ release, while noting that some security personnel lost their lives during the rescue operation. He pledged continued government support for the victims’ recovery and promised to brief residents and the nation on the details of the rescue in the coming days…See More
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