Oyo State School Abduction
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Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has requested the United Nations and international human rights bodies to investigate the abduction of schoolchildren. The principal of the affected school recounted a harrowing 56-day ordeal for the students. The Nigeria Union of Teachers also expressed concern over a separate abduction of a headmaster in the state.
Oyo launches judicial inquiry into school abduction
- The Oyo State Government has established a judicial commission of inquiry to investigate the abduction of students and teachers in the Oriire Local Government Area. - The commission will examine the circumstances surrounding the May 15, 2026, incident and provide recommendations to prevent future occurrences. - This move fulfills Governor Seyi Makinde's promise to launch an independent inquiry i…
Oyo governor forms panel to probe school abduction amid lingering doubts
- Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde established a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate the abduction of pupils and teachers from Esinele and Yawota communities. - The governor has publicly expr…
Oyo State Governor Forms Panel to Investigate Oriire Abduction
- Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde established a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate a recent abduction. - The commission will examine the circumstances of the kidnapping of pupils and teache…
Nigerian Agencies Allocate N400bn for Mosques, Palaces; DSS Arraigns Abduction Suspects
- Nigerian government agencies have allocated nearly N400 billion in the 2026 budget for projects like mosque and palace construction. - The Department of State Services has arraigned five suspects in…