The Oyo State judicial commission of inquiry investigating the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Esinele and Yawota communities in Oriire Local Government Area has called on members of the public with useful information to submit memoranda to aid its investigation.

The commission, inaugurated by Governor Seyi Makinde on July 31, 2026, said it was seeking facts, evidence and other relevant materials on the circumstances surrounding the abduction.

The panel, according to the public notice signed by its secretary, Mrs Olamide Tella, said it was interested in information on the security situation before, during and after the incident, the response of relevant authorities, as well as recommendations to prevent a recurrence.

According to the notice, individuals submitting memoranda are expected to provide their full names, contact details and any supporting documents where applicable.

The panel said the memoranda could be submitted physically at the Conference Room, Office of the Head of Service, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, or electronically, with a deadline for submissions set for August 14, 2026.

The notice 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, Oyo State.

The government reiterated that the commission was established to determine the facts surrounding the incident, review the response of relevant authorities and recommend measures to forestall a recurrence.

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