Makinde calls for rescue of abducted Borno children after 137 days

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has called for intensified efforts to rescue over 40 children abducted in Borno State, who have remained in captivity for 137 days. The call comes after the Judicial Commission of Inquiry presented its report on the May 15, 2026 abduction of students and teachers from Esinele and Yawota communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.

Makinde emphasized that the safety of children must be the test of what changes are made, urging residents of Oyo State and Nigerians to examine the evidence presented by the commission and the government's actions. The governor also stressed that no Nigerian child should have to fear for their life while trying to get educated.

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