Oriire Abduction: Judicial Commission of Inquiry Calls for Public Memoranda

Oriire Abduction: Judicial Commission of Inquiry Calls for Public Memoranda

The Judicial Commission of Inquiry set up by the Oyo State Government to investigate the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Esinele and Yawota communities of Oriire Local Government Area has called on members of the public with relevant information to submit written memoranda to assist its investigation.

In a public notice issued on Monday, August 3, 2026, the Commission is seeking information, facts, evidence, and materials relating to the abduction, including the circumstances surrounding the incident, the security situation before, during, and after the abduction, the response of relevant authorities, and recommendations for preventing a recurrence.

Persons submitting memoranda are required to provide their full names, contact details and any supporting documents or materials where applicable, the statement added.

Submissions may be made physically at the Conference Room, Office of the Head of Service, State Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan or electronically at oysjceoriireabduction@gmail.com

Deadline for submission of the memoranda is Friday, August 14, 2026.

All memoranda should be addressed to the Secretary, Judicial Commission of Inquiry into the Abduction of Students and Teachers in Esinele and Yawota Communities, Oriire Local Government Area, Oyo State.

Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde inaugurated the Judicial Commission of Inquiry on Friday, July 31, 2026 to establish the facts surrounding the incident, review the response of relevant authorities and recommend measures to prevent a recurrence.

The Oyo State Government remains committed to the safety and security of every community across the State.