Youth Leaders Support Makinde's Call for Probe in Oyo

Youth leaders from the AEGI Coalition and Coseyl have backed Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde's call for an international investigation into the abduction of 40 pupils and a teacher in Oyo State. The incident, which occurred in Oriir Local Government, resulted in the captives being held for 56 days before their release on July 10, 2026, following a security operation led by the Nigerian Army.

Governor Makinde's request for an independent probe aims to ensure transparency and accountability regarding the safety of Nigerian children. The youth groups assert that this demand is not a political grandstanding but a legitimate call for justice and reform in Nigeria's security framework.

They argue that an independent review would help identify operational gaps and reinforce public confidence in the nation's security and justice systems. The groups also commend the sacrifices made by security personnel during the operation to rescue the victims.