Makinde Inaugurates Judicial Commission Of Inquiry Into Oriire Abduction
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has inaugurated a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate the recent abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in the Oriire Local Government Area. The commission aims to ensure accountability and prevent future occurrences of such security breaches.
Why it matters
This initiative highlights the growing concern over school safety and the government's attempt to restore public confidence through formal judicial oversight.
The Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, has inaugurated a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate the circumstances surrounding the recent abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in the Ahoro Esinele and Yawota communities of the Oriire Local Government Area.
The commission is chaired by a former Justice of the Court of Appeal, Mojeed Owoade, with Olamide Tella as secretary. Other members include Jibril Ibrahim, Ayo Obe, Ngozi Onadeko, Abimbola Orogade, Major General Sanusi Muazu (rtd), and Folorunsho Osunrayi.
Speaking at the inauguration, held at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s Office at the Secretariat in Agodi, Ibadan, on Friday, Governor Makinde emphasized that the incident was not merely an attack on two communities, but an assault on the right of every Nigerian child to learn in safety and on the confidence of parents who send their children to school daily.
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