Oyo State House of Assembly don throw full support behind Governor Seyi Makinde call make United Nations (UN) carry out independent investigation into the kidnap of teachers and pupils wey happen for Oriire Local Government Area.
Dis support come just few hours after Nigerian Senate reject the idea, talk say the matter na Nigeria internal security issue and authorities for the country fit handle am by themselves.
For statement wey Speaker Adebo Ogundoyin office release on Tuesday, the lawmakers congratulate Oyo State government and residents over the successful rescue of the kidnapped victims. But dem insist say the way the mass abduction take happen need proper independent investigation.
According to the Assembly, attacks on schools don become serious wahala for Nigeria, and the usual security methods never completely stop the problem.
Dem talk say if all efforts wey Nigeria don make never fit end school kidnappings, e make sense make relevant UN agency investigate the strange circumstances surrounding the Oriire case and give recommendations wey fit stop future attacks.
Governor Makinde bin first make the call on Monday during statewide broadcast after the rescued teachers and pupils return from captivity. E say the incident too serious and unusual, and international investigators fit help uncover important facts wey go strengthen school security.
But during plenary on Tuesday, Senate reject the proposal and advise Makinde make e allow Nigerian authorities finish their investigations. Lawmakers warn against carrying the issue go international level.
Reacting to Senate position, Oyo lawmakers say many people misunderstand the governor’s request.
Dem explain say Makinde no dey accuse Federal Government or security agencies. Instead, na patriotic move to improve transparency, accountability and cooperation in the fight against terrorism and mass kidnappings.
The Assembly remind Nigerians say the governor don publicly praise President Bola Tinubu, the Armed Forces, intelligence agencies, Police, Amotekun and other security bodies for the successful rescue operation.
The call for independent investigation no be attack on Federal Government or our security agencies. Na responsible step to understand exactly wetin happen, identify security loopholes and prevent another tragedy,” the lawmakers talk.
Dem also argue say terrorism and attacks on schools no be local problem alone again, as many criminal networks now operate across borders. Because of that, international cooperation fit help Nigeria develop stronger strategies against insecurity.
The Assembly add say many democratic countries don allow independent investigations into major security incidents without affecting their sovereignty or the professionalism of their security agencies.
According to the lawmakers, the main goal of Makinde’s proposal no be to blame anybody, but to make sure say lessons from the Oriire school kidnap lead to stronger protection for schoolchildren across Nigeria.
