By Our Reporter
Oyo State Governor, Engnr 'Seyi Makinde, has called on the United Nations (UN) and international human rights organisations to conduct an independent investigation into the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of the state, which took place on May 15, 2026.
Governor Makinde made the call on Monday while receiving the rescued victims at his office in Ibadan, describing the circumstances surrounding the abduction as “sufficiently grave and unusual” to warrant scrutiny beyond domestic institutions.
The governor equally called on the bodies to investigate the circumstances of its resolution, leading to the rescue of the affected schoolchildren and their teachers.
"I, therefore, with a full sense of responsibility as the Executive Governor of Oyo State, call on the appropriate international human rights organisations and accountability mechanisms, including those within the United Nations system, to closely examine the facts surrounding this abduction and the circumstances of its resolution," he said.
The governor, while making the call, emphasised that the request was not meant to undermine local institutions but to reinforce public confidence and ensure accountability.
"This is not about politics. It is about justice for the victims, reassurance for our people, and restoring public confidence that every Nigerian child can go to school without fear," Makinde said.
"As the government of Oyo State, we will continue to support every lawful effort that strengthens our security architecture, protects our people, and brings every person responsible for this tragedy to justice," he added.
The Presidency had on Friday, July 10, 2026 announced that the teachers and pupils abducted in Ogbomoso, Oyo State had regained their freedom.
Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, announced on X that they were rescued by security agencies.
The pupils and their teachers were rescued after 56 days in captivity during a joint operation involving personnel of the Nigerian Army and the police, backed by intelligence from the Department of State Services (DSS).
They were rescued after 56 days in captivity through a joint operation by the Nigerian Army, Police, and intelligence from the Department of State Services (DSS).
The Oyo State Government has pledged continued support for enhanced security around schools and communities to prevent a recurrence of such incidents.
The development comes amid growing concerns over the safety of students and educational institutions in parts of the country.
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