Makinde receives probe panel’s report on Oyo school abduction, vows implementation

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has received the report of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into the May abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of thes state, promising to act on its recommendations and outline measures to prevent a recurrence.

At the commission’s presentation of the inquiry report, the governor also used the occasion to appeal to the federal government to intensify efforts to rescue more than 40 children reportedly abducted in Borno State on the same day as the Oriire LGA attack.

Mr Owoade specifically mentioned the need to review the management of forest reserves, including the Old Oyo National Park, which is under federal government control, while ensuring the protection of its flora and fauna.