Oyebanji visits freed Ekiti kidnap victims, takes over medical bills

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji visited victims of a recent kidnapping incident at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital in Ado-Ekiti. The governor expressed gratitude for their safe release and announced that the state government would cover all their medical treatment, rehabilitation, and psychological support expenses.

Oyebanji thanked President Bola Tinubu, security agencies, community groups, and other individuals whose efforts contributed to the safe return of the victims. He commended the security agencies for their professionalism during the rescue operation and praised the Eda-Oniyo Progressives Association, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), and other well-meaning indigenes for their support.

The governor urged residents to avoid politicizing security challenges, emphasizing the need for unity in addressing public safety issues. He assured that psychologists would be engaged to support the victims' emotional recovery. Oyebanji expressed satisfaction with the victims' condition, noting that they were responding well to treatment, including a child who had regained consciousness. He also commended the hospital staff, security agencies, and the Hunters' Association for their roles in the rescue operation and pledged continued government support for security efforts.

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He said the government had directed that all expenses related to the victims’ treatment would be borne by the state and added that psychologists would be engaged to support their emotional recovery.