Oyo State Government has formally taken custody of the pupils and teachers rescued from their abductors in Oriire Local Government Area of the state.
The victims were officially handed over to the state government by the Nigerian military after completing a 48-hour period of medical observation, treatment and psychological evaluation at the Headquarters of the 2 Division Nigerian Army Medical Services, Odogbo Barracks, Ibadan.
Addressing the rescued pupils and teachers during the handover ceremony at the Agodi Secretariat, Governor Makinde promised the victims that his administration would take full responsibility for their welfare, education and recovery as they reunite with their families.
He added that the state government would stand firmly by them and ensure that the traumatic experience they endured would not derail their future.
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