'Nigerians Deserve Answers' — Makinde Urges UN to Probe Oyo School Abduction
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July 13, 2026
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Oyo School Abduction: Makinde Calls for UN, International Investigation, Says Nigerians Deserve the Full Truth
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has called on the United Nations and international human rights organisations to conduct an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the abduction of pupils and teachers from Ahoro-Esinele and Yawata communities in Oriire Local Government Area.
Speaking during a statewide broadcast on Monday after the victims were reunited with their families, the governor said Nigerians deserve a "full and transparent account" of the incident, including whether there were any institutional failures, negligence, or collusion by individuals or authorities.
Makinde described the victims' return as a moment of relief but noted that the joy was overshadowed by the tragic loss of teachers, security personnel, hunters, and members of the Oyo State Amotekun Corps who died during the attack and rescue operations.
He paid tribute to the fallen, including teachers Joel Adesiyan, John Olaleye, and Michael Oyedokun, whose killing in captivity shocked the nation. He also honoured the security operatives and local volunteers who lost their lives while attempting to rescue the victims and wished Bamidele Paul, who sustained serious injuries during the operation, a speedy recovery.
The governor warned that the threat posed by terrorists and bandits remains, urging residents to stay vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to security agencies or through the state's toll-free emergency line, 615.
To prevent future attacks, Makinde announced plans to strengthen security around communities bordering the Old Oyo National Park by improving surveillance, regulating movement through access routes, enhancing intelligence gathering, and deepening collaboration with local communities and security agencies.
He stressed that while national parks are under the control of the Federal Government, his administration would take every lawful step within its constitutional powers to safeguard residents.
Makinde further appealed to the international community, particularly the United Nations and other human rights and accountability bodies, to independently examine the abduction and the circumstances surrounding its resolution.
According to him, such an investigation is not intended to undermine Nigeria's institutions but to restore public confidence and ensure that anyone found culpable, regardless of status or position, is held accountable.
Reaffirming that the Constitution places primary responsibility for national security on the Federal Government, Makinde insisted that Nigerians deserve to know exactly what happened, who was responsible, whether there were security lapses or collusion, and what measures will be taken to prevent similar tragedies.
He concluded by stating that his appeal was driven by justice rather than politics, emphasizing that every Nigerian child deserves the right to attend school without fear.
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has called on the United Nations and international human rights organisations to conduct an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the abduction of pupils and teachers from Ahoro-Esinele and Yawata communities in Oriire Local Government Area.
Speaking during a statewide broadcast on Monday after the victims were reunited with their families, the governor said Nigerians deserve a "full and transparent account" of the incident, including whether there were any institutional failures, negligence, or collusion by individuals or authorities.
Makinde described the victims' return as a moment of relief but noted that the joy was overshadowed by the tragic loss of teachers, security personnel, hunters, and members of the Oyo State Amotekun Corps who died during the attack and rescue operations.
He paid tribute to the fallen, including teachers Joel Adesiyan, John Olaleye, and Michael Oyedokun, whose killing in captivity shocked the nation. He also honoured the security operatives and local volunteers who lost their lives while attempting to rescue the victims and wished Bamidele Paul, who sustained serious injuries during the operation, a speedy recovery.
The governor warned that the threat posed by terrorists and bandits remains, urging residents to stay vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to security agencies or through the state's toll-free emergency line, 615.
To prevent future attacks, Makinde announced plans to strengthen security around communities bordering the Old Oyo National Park by improving surveillance, regulating movement through access routes, enhancing intelligence gathering, and deepening collaboration with local communities and security agencies.
He stressed that while national parks are under the control of the Federal Government, his administration would take every lawful step within its constitutional powers to safeguard residents.
Makinde further appealed to the international community, particularly the United Nations and other human rights and accountability bodies, to independently examine the abduction and the circumstances surrounding its resolution.
According to him, such an investigation is not intended to undermine Nigeria's institutions but to restore public confidence and ensure that anyone found culpable, regardless of status or position, is held accountable.
Reaffirming that the Constitution places primary responsibility for national security on the Federal Government, Makinde insisted that Nigerians deserve to know exactly what happened, who was responsible, whether there were security lapses or collusion, and what measures will be taken to prevent similar tragedies.
He concluded by stating that his appeal was driven by justice rather than politics, emphasizing that every Nigerian child deserves the right to attend school without fear.
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