Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has inaugurated a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate the abduction of teachers and pupils in Oriire Local Government Area, charging the panel to establish the facts surrounding the incident and recommend measures to prevent a recurrence.
Speaking during the inauguration, Governor Makinde said the commission was constituted to determine the circumstances that led to the abduction, identify any institutional or operational lapses that may have contributed to the tragedy, and recommend practical measures to strengthen the protection of schools and communities across the state.
According to the governor, the assignment of the commission is also aimed at ensuring that such a tragic incident never occurs again in Oyo State.
Makinde expressed appreciation to the eminent personalities who accepted to serve on the commission, describing their assignment as critical to the state’s efforts to improve security and safeguard lives.
“I want to once again appreciate the distinguished men and women who have agreed to serve on this Commission and wish them wisdom and success on this important assignment,” the governor said.
The commission is chaired by retired Justice of the Court of Appeal, Justice M. A. O. Owoade.
Other members are Jibrin Ibrahim, Ayo Obe, retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police Ngozi Onadeko, Abimbola Orogade, retired Major General S. N. Muazu, and retired Director of the Department of State Services, Folorinsho Osunrayi.
Governor Makinde also announced that Barrister Olamide Sandra Tella will serve as Secretary to the Judicial Commission of Inquiry.
The commission is expected to investigate the Oriire abduction, identify lessons from the incident and make recommendations that will enhance the security of schools and communities, while helping to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
