Senate rejects Makinde’s call for UN probe into Oyo school abduction

The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday rejected Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s call for the United Nations to investigate the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area, insisting that the incident remains a domestic security matter that should be handled by Nigerian authorities.

The rescue operation was executed through a coordinated operation involving the Nigerian Army, the Nigerian Air Force, the Nigerian police, the State Security Service (SSS), the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Amotekun Corps, local hunters and vigilantes.

Rather, it is intended to reinforce public confidence that the truth will be established and that every person found to bear responsibility, regardless of office, influence or affiliation, will be held accountable under the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” he said However, senators disagreed with the proposal, maintaining that involving the UN in the matter could undermine Nigeria’s sovereignty and the efforts of local security agencies.