Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has called on the United Nations and other international bodies to investigate the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area, saying an independent probe is needed to uncover the truth, identify security lapses, and prevent a recurrence
Speaking after receiving the rescued pupils and teachers at the Government Secretariat in Ibadan on Monday, Makinde described the circumstances surrounding the incident as “grey and unusual,” insisting they warranted scrutiny beyond Nigeria’s domestic institutions.
“I therefore, with a full sense of responsibility, as the executive governor of Oyo State, call on the international human rights 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.
According to the governor, the investigation would help reinforce public confidence, establish the truth, and ensure that anyone found responsible, regardless of their position or affiliation, is held accountable.
Makinde stressed that the call was not meant to undermine Nigeria’s institutions but to ensure transparency and justice.
He said Nigerians deserve a full account of what happened, who was responsible, the institutional or security failures that occurred, and the steps being taken to prevent a similar incident.
“This is not about politics. It is about justice for the victims, reassurance for our people, and to restore public confidence that every Nigerian child can go to school without fear,” he said.
Makinde added that true leadership is measured by its ability to learn from tragedy and strengthen institutions to protect citizens.
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