# School abductions in Oyo State, Nigeria

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/school-abductions-in-oyo-state-nigeria
> Updated: 2026-10-09T22:22:24.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Following a May 2026 attack on three schools in the Esinele and Yawota communities of Oriire Local Government Area, a Judicial Commission of Inquiry investigated the abduction of students and teachers. Led by retired Justice Mojeed Owoade, the commission evaluated institutional responses and identified potential intelligence or operational failures.

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde received the commission’s report and pledged to review its recommendations. While noting that the return of the victims provided relief, the Governor stated that “confidentiality will not be used as an excuse to avoid accountability” and emphasized the need to improve the state’s security architecture and address the trauma caused by the incident.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-09: Oyo and Osun State governments address allegations of illegal school levies

Oyo State officials have rejected claims that free education policies have ceased, while investigations in Osun State reveal allegations of principals charging illegal levies far exceeding approved amounts.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/oyo-and-osun-state-governments-address-allegations-of-illegal-school-levies

### 2026-09-29: Oyo State Governor receives report on Oriire school abductions

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has received a judicial report investigating the abduction of students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area, promising public accountability for the findings.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/oyo-state-governor-receives-report-on-oriire-school-abductions

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