Saturday, August 1, 2026 - Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State disclosed on Friday how he was accused of orchestrating the Oriire school abduction.
Speaking during the inauguration of a Judicial Commission of
Inquiry at the Executive Council Chamber, Governor’s Office, Secretariat,
Agodi, Ibadan, Makinde stated that the decision to constitute the panel into
the abduction of students and teachers in Esiele and Yawata communities of
Oriire Local Government Area was meant to dismiss allegations that he was
behind the incident.
He noted that the panel would independently investigate the
circumstances surrounding the May 15, 2026 abduction, identify institutional
and operational failures, and recommend measures to prevent a recurrence.
Addressing the accusations during his speech, Makinde said:
“They said I
orchestrated the kidnap. The abduction of innocent children and their teachers
was not merely an attack on the Ahoro, Esiele and Yawata communities, it was an
attack on the right of every Nigerian child to learn in safety and on the
confidence of every parent who sends a child to school each day.
“We remain
grateful for the safe return of the victims, yet our duty did not end with
their rescue. Rescue, of course, brings relief. We are all relieved.
“But truth
brings closure. Accountability and reform restore public confidence and help
prevent a recurrence. And because justice is not only about punishing
wrongdoing, it is about learning enough to ensure that the innocent are never
again placed in harm’s way.”
This Oriire School Kidnap TV Coverage is relevant as it
provides direct news reportage on Governor Seyi Makinde calling for an
investigation into the Oriire school abduction.
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