BREAKING: Makinde Seeks United Nations Probe into Abduction of Ogbomoso Pupils, Teachers
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has called on the United Nations (UN) and international human rights organisations to investigate the abduction of pupils and teachers from Oriire Local Government Area of the state, describing the circumstances surrounding the incident as grave and deserving of independent scrutiny.
Makinde made the call on Monday while addressing the people of the state after receiving the rescued pupils and teachers at the Governor’s Office in Ibadan.
The victims had regained their freedom after spending 56 days in captivity following their abduction on May 15.
According to the governor, the nature of the kidnapping and the events surrounding it raise serious concerns that warrant an independent international investigation.
He said the incident was “sufficiently grave and unusual” to justify the involvement of the United Nations and other global human rights organisations.
The governor’s call comes shortly after the successful rescue of the victims, whose return has been widely celebrated across Oyo State, particularly in Ogbomoso, where families and residents had endured weeks of anxiety over their safety.
More details of Makinde’s request are expected to emerge.
Source: The Cable