On September 30, 2026, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State received the report of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry established to investigate the abduction of students and teachers at Oriire community in Olorunsogo Local Government Area. The report was presented by the chairman of the commission, Hon. Justice Mojeed Owoade (rtd), at the Executive Chamber, Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan.
During the presentation, Governor Makinde assured that his administration would thoroughly examine the recommendations of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry. He emphasized that confidentiality would not be used as an excuse to avoid accountability, especially given that the Oriire attack tested the security architecture his administration had built over the years.
Governor Makinde acknowledged that the Oriire incident was a significant setback, despite his administration's efforts to reduce crime rates. He noted that when they came into office, the 615 toll-free number had been approved but was not yet operational. The governor stated that no responsible government could ask families to overlook a grave failure of protection.
The governor announced that he had discussed a security reset for Nigeria at the national level, emphasizing the need for distinct systems. He explained that the reason for setting up the commission was to identify where the system had failed, adding that Nigeria must have a working system.
Governor Makinde highlighted that the commission's report would lead to decisions, assigning responsibilities, and tracking progress that the public could follow. He stressed that the safety of children must be the test of what changes would be implemented. The governor also expressed gratitude to all parties involved in the rescue efforts, including Amotekun personnel, hunters, vigilantes, the military, police, intelligence services, and other federal agencies.
Furthermore, Governor Makinde appreciated the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) and the State Directors of Security in Oyo and Lagos states for their support during the incident. Their efforts, he noted, were crucial in the eventual rescue of the abducted individuals.
The report and the subsequent actions by Governor Makinde demonstrate the administration's commitment to addressing the security challenges in Oyo State and ensuring the safety of its citizens, particularly children. The incident at Oriire has underscored the need for a robust security framework that can prevent such occurrences in the future.
Key points
- Governor Seyi Makinde receives report of Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Oriire abduction.
- The commission's report will lead to decisions on assigning responsibilities and tracking progress.
- Governor Makinde advocates for a security reset for Nigeria with distinct systems.
