Makinde seeks UN scrutiny of Oyo school abduction, demands full account of 56-day kidnap

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has called on the United Nations and other international human rights and accountability bodies to examine the circumstances surrounding the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area.

Nigeria deserves transparent account on victims’ 56-day hostage crisis Mr Makinde noted that while responsibility for national security rests with the federal government and security agencies under its control, Nigerians deserve a transparent account of what transpired during the 56-day hostage crisis.

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