The Presidency has criticised Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over his call for a United Nations-backed investigation into the abduction of 39 pupils and six teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of the state, describing the demand as unnecessary and politically motivated.
The victims were abducted on May 15, 2026, when armed bandits attacked three schools in the Yawota and Ahoro Esienle communities.
They regained their freedom after spending 56 days in captivity and were formally handed over to the Oyo State Government on Monday.
Speaking after assuming responsibility for the welfare, rehabilitation and education of the rescued pupils and teachers, Makinde called for an independent international investigation into the incident. He said Nigerians deserved to know exactly what happened and whether there were institutional failures or negligence.
“The circumstances surrounding this incident are sufficiently grave and unusual to warrant independent scrutiny beyond our domestic institution,” the governor said.
“I therefore, with a full
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