Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde. Photo: Oyo State Govt
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Friday inaugurated an eight-member Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate the abduction of students and teachers at Esinele and Yawota communities in Oriire Local Government Area of the state on May 15, 2026.
The commission, chaired by Prof. Mojeed Owoade, was inaugurated at the Executive Council Chamber, Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan.
Makinde explained that, “the decision to set up an independent panel was not to undermine security agencies but to ensure every lesson is learnt, every question is answered and to establish facts surrounding the incident.”
The governor tasked the commission with establishing the facts surrounding the abduction, identifying any institutional or operational lapses, and recommending measures to strengthen the protection of schools and communities to prevent a recurrence. Related News Morning recap: Army probes leaked DSS memo on attacks, Tinubu explains Oyo rescue strategy, other top stories You’ve made a turning point on kidnapping in Nigeria, Olubadan lauds Tinubu Bauchi police arrest four over two separate homicide cases
