Makinde receives probe panel’s report on Oyo school abduction, vows implementation
The panel heard 72 witnesses including the victims, traditional leaders and security experts during its inquiry. The post Makinde receives probe panel’s report on Oyo school abduction, vows implementation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared that the kidnapping of 39 students and seven teachers from Oriire Local Government Area was a test of the state's security system. This revelation came during a meeting where Governor Makinde reviewed a report from a judicial commission appointed to investigate the incident. The victims were taken on May 15 and were eventually rescued after 10 weeks.
Governor Makinde explained that the attack served as a litmus test for the state's security architecture, which his administration had been developing. He assured the public that the commission's findings would be thoroughly examined and that the administration would take necessary actions to address any shortcomings. The governor emphasized that while progress had been made, the Oriire incident highlighted the need for continuous improvement in protection measures.
The commission's report, he stated, would lead to accountability and improvements to ensure the safety of the state's children.
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