The Senate on Tuesday cautioned Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, over his call for a United Nations-led investigation into the abduction and rescue of 39 pupils and six teachers in the state, warning that such remarks could undermine the efforts of the Federal Government and security agencies in tackling insecurity.
The warning followed the consideration of a motion sponsored by the Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, on the successful rescue of the victims after 56 days in captivity and the sacrifices made by security personnel during the operation.
The Senate also commended President Bola Tinubu, the Armed Forces, intelligence agencies and other security institutions for securing the release of the victims without the payment of ransom.
Also on Tuesday, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, faulted Makinde for what he described as politicising the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oyo State, insisting that Tinubu prioritised their rescue over making telephone calls.
Makinde had, on Monday, while formally assuming responsibility for the welfare, rehabilitation and education of the rescued teachers and pupils, called for a UN-backed investigation into the abduction, arguing that Nigerians deserved a full account of the circumstances surrounding the incident.
