Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has inaugurated an eight-member Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate the abduction of students and teachers in the Esinele and Yawota communities of Oriire Local Government Area on May 15, 2026.
The commission, headed by Prof. Mojeed Owoade, was inaugurated on Friday at the Executive Council Chamber in the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan.
Makinde explained that, “the decision to set up an independent panel was not to undermine security agencies but to ensure every lesson is learnt, every question is answered and to establish facts surrounding the incident.”
The governor tasked the commission with establishing the facts surrounding the abduction, identifying any institutional or operational lapses, and recommending measures to strengthen the protection of schools and communities to prevent a recurrence.
Assuring the commission of the necessary support to enable it to operate independently and professionally, Makinde gave the panel four weeks to complete its assignment, adding that it could request additional time to ensure that no stone was left unturned.
Speaking with journalists, the chairman of the commission, Prof. Mojeed Owoade, expressed confidence in the team and assured the public that “nothing but the truth will form their reports and recommendation.”
Other members of the commission are Prof. Jibril Ibrahim, Mrs Ayo Obẹ, AIG Ngozi Onadeko (retd.), Mr Abimbola Orogade, Maj.-Gen. Sanusi Muazu (retd.), Mr Folorunsho Osunrayi, while Mrs Olamide Sandra Tella will serve as secretary.