The Presidency has sharply criticised Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde for demanding a United Nations-led investigation into the abduction of 39 pupils and six teachers in the state, describing the request as unnecessary, politically motivated, and indicative of a lack of confidence in Nigeria’s security institutions.
Governor Makinde made the call on Monday while assuming responsibility for the welfare, rehabilitation, and education of the 45 rescued victims, who spent 56 days in captivity after being abducted on May 15, 2026, from schools in Oriire Local Government Area.
Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the governor’s demand was unwarranted, noting that the military and other security agencies had already provided detailed explanations about the rescue operation.
“The Governor has just expressed his opinion that the UN should probe this incident. Our doors are open. Let the UN come if he thinks there is more to it than what
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