Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has constituted a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate the abduction of pupils and teachers from Esinele and Yawota communities in Oriire Local Government Area.

The development was announced on Thursday by the Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, in a statement issued in Ibadan.

According to Oyelade, the commission is expected to examine the circumstances surrounding the kidnapping, identify the factors that led to the security breach and recommend measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.

He said the panel, which is scheduled to be inaugurated on Friday, will also assess the response of relevant authorities to the incident and propose ways to strengthen security in schools and communities across the state.

“The commission will examine the events leading to the kidnapping, assess the response of relevant authorities, and recommend measures to improve security and safeguard schools and communities across the state,” Oyelade said.

He added that the establishment of the commission reflects Governor Makinde’s commitment to ensuring a thorough, transparent and independent investigation into the incident.

The abduction occurred on May 15, 2026, when pupils and teachers were kidnapped from the affected communities in Oriire Local Government Area. The victims were rescued after spending 56 days in captivity.

The Judicial Commission of Inquiry is expected to submit findings and recommendations aimed at improving security and preventing a recurrence of similar attacks in Oyo State.