Oyo Pupil Rescued from Kidnapping Diagnosed with Heart Defect

A pupil rescued from a kidnapping incident in Oyo State has been diagnosed with a congenital heart defect, as disclosed by Prof. Olawal Olakulehin, Chief Medical Director of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital in Ogbomoso.

The medical evaluation revealed the heart condition during a comprehensive examination after the child was admitted for treatment and psychological care. Following the rescue, 31 of the 39 children taken by armed attackers from Baptist Nursery Primary School and other schools were discharged as medically fit to reunite with their families.

The abduction occurred on May 15, resulting in the tragic deaths of two teachers during the 56 days of captivity. The emotional reunion of parents with their children was marked by expressions of gratitude, particularly from the mother of the youngest victim, who thanked God for her daughter's safe return.

The Nigerian Army was involved in the rescue operation.