Nigerian Senate Slams Seyi Makinde Over UN Probe Call After School Abduction Rescue

Nigerian Senate slams Seyi Makinde after the Oyo State governor called for a United Nations-led investigation into the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area. During Tuesday’s plenary, lawmakers said the governor should stop trivialising a painful national security issue, especially after security forces rescued the victims.

The Nigerian Senate slams Seyi Makinde while praising the service chiefs, the National Security Adviser and security personnel for what it described as a courageous and professional rescue operation. Senators also congratulated the rescued pupils, teachers and their families, while mourning the teacher who died in captivity.

Furthermore, the Senate urged the Federal Government to pay all benefits owed to fallen security personnel and strengthen the welfare and capacity of the armed forces. The Nigerian Senate slams Seyi Makinde and urged Nigerians to support security agencies with timely intelligence and cooperation.