The Oyo State Judicial Commission of Inquiry investigating the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Esinele and Yawota communities of Oriire Local Government Area has invited members of the public to submit memoranda to support its investigation.
The commission, inaugurated by Governor Seyi Makinde on July 31, 2026, said it is seeking facts, evidence and other relevant information that will assist in uncovering the circumstances surrounding the incident.
In a public notice signed by the commission’s Secretary, Mrs Olamide Tella, the panel said it is particularly interested in information relating to the security situation before, during and after the abduction, the response of relevant authorities and suggestions that could help prevent similar incidents in the future.
“The commission is inviting members of the public with relevant facts, evidence and other materials relating to the abduction to submit memoranda to aid its investigation,” the notice stated.
According to the panel, individuals submitting memoranda should include their full names, contact details and any supporting documents where applicable.
The commission said submissions can be made physically at the Conference Room, Office of the Head of Service, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, or electronically. It added that 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.
The deadline for the submission of memoranda is August 14, 2026.
The state government reiterated that the commission was established to ascertain the facts surrounding the abduction, assess the response of relevant authorities and recommend measures to prevent a recurrence.
“The commission is expected to determine the facts surrounding the incident, review the response of relevant authorities and recommend measures to forestall a recurrence,” the notice added.
