Ekiti Governor Orders Free Medical Care for Freed Kidnap Victims

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has directed the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital in Ado-Ekiti to provide comprehensive medical screening and treatment for victims recently released from a kidnapping incident. The directive follows the safe return of the Eda Oniyo kidnap victims in the early hours of Saturday.

According to a statement by the governor's Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, the State Ministry of Health and Human Services will oversee the welfare and well-being of the freed individuals. The State Government has pledged to cover all medical expenses incurred during their treatment. The victims, who were kidnapped on April 28, 2026, in Eda Oniyo, Ilejemeje Local Government area, are currently receiving care at the teaching hospital and will remain under medical supervision until deemed fit for reintegration with their families.

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Governor Oyebanji expressed his appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for his support in ensuring the safe return of the victims.

During the abduction, one pastor was killed, and one of the kidnapped persons later died in captivity. Governor Oyebanji expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for his support in ensuring the victims' safe return. He also commended the heads of security agencies, traditional rulers, community leaders, and the Christian Association of Nigeria for their contributions to the rescue efforts.

Reiterating his administration's commitment to protecting lives and property, Governor Oyebanji urged individuals politicizing the unfortunate incident on social media to cease and instead collaborate with the government. He extended heartfelt condolences to the family of the victim who lost their life while in captivity.

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Governor Oyebanji... urged individuals who are politicizing the unfortunate incident on social media to desist and instead collaborate with the government to build a safer and more prosperous state.