The Judicial Commission of Inquiry established 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 to submit memoranda to aid its investigation.
In a public notice issued by the Commission, individuals with relevant information were urged to provide written submissions containing facts, evidence and other materials relating to the incident.
According to the notice, the Commission is particularly interested in information on the circumstances surrounding the abduction, the security situation before, during and after the incident, the response of relevant authorities, and recommendations that could help prevent a recurrence.
The Commission directed that all memoranda should include the submitter’s full name, contact details and any supporting documents or materials where applicable.
Submissions can be made physically at the Conference Room, Office of the Head of Service, State Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, or electronically via oysjceoriireabduction@gmail.com.
The deadline for the submission of memoranda is August 14, 2026.
All submissions are to 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.
Governor Seyi Makinde inaugurated the Judicial Commission of Inquiry on July 31, 2026, with a mandate to establish the facts surrounding the abduction, review the response of relevant authorities, and recommend measures to forestall similar incidents in the future.
The Oyo State Government reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of residents across the state, noting that the Commission’s findings will contribute to strengthening measures against future security breaches.
