The Presidency has criticised Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde for calling on the United Nations (UN) and international human rights organisations to investigate the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area, insisting that the Nigerian military and other security agencies have already provided comprehensive details of the rescue operation and that no international intervention is necessary.
A fresh disagreement has emerged between the Presidency and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over the successful rescue of abducted pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area.
The Presidency faulted Makinde’s appeal for a United Nations-backed investigation into the abduction, arguing that the rescue mission had already been fully explained by the Nigerian military and other security agencies involved in the operation.
Responding to the governor’s remarks, the Presidency maintained that there was no justification for inviting international organisations to investigate the incident.
It argued that security agencies had publicly outlined how the victims were rescued after spending nearly two months in captivity, including the coordinated roles played by the military, the Department of State Services (DSS) and other security operatives during the operation.
According to the Presidency, the military has already provided operational details showing how the victims were rescued without conceding to the kidnappers’ demands.
Officials also pointed to the arrest of several suspected members of the kidnapping syndicate during the operation, describing the rescue as evidence of effective coordination among Nigeria’s security agencies.
Governor Makinde had earlier called on the United Nations and international human rights organisations to conduct an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the May 15 abduction.
The governor argued that the unusual nature of the incident warranted broader scrutiny, even as he commended security agencies for securing the victims’ release.
The exchange highlights differing views over how the aftermath of the Oriire school abduction should be handled. While the Presidency insists that existing investigations and military briefings are sufficient, Governor Makinde continues to advocate for broader independent scrutiny of the incident.