Oyo Abductions: Group Demands Investigation Into Fayose’s Remarks

A group operating under the banner of the National PDP Consensus for the Survival of Democracy in Nigeria has called for an urgent security investigation into comments by former Ekiti State governor, Ayo Fayose, regarding recent abductions in Oyo State.

The group’s convener, Mr Ochachangolo Armstrong Adah, told journalists that the former governor’s remarks had raised security concerns that should not be ignored.

“The failure to arrest and investigate him now could endanger more indigenes of Oyo State and its environs while further deteriorating an already fragile security situation,” he said.

Adah argued that any individual perceived to possess information relating to criminal activities should be questioned by law enforcement agencies.

He maintained that the call was not politically motivated but aimed at supporting efforts to tackle insecurity.

The group also urged security agencies to intensify intelligence gathering and ensure those responsible for the kidnappings are brought to justice.

While expressing sympathy with affected families, the organisation commended Governor Seyi Makinde and federal authorities for ongoing efforts to rescue the victims.

Mr Fayose has yet to respond publicly to the group’s claims.

Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose alleged that the Oyo State Government may have orchestrated the May 2026 abduction of school children in Oriire LGA to blackmail President Bola Tinubu. He claimed Governor Seyi Makinde delayed his response for political reasons, and stated the President will not “fly from Abuja to his state” to fix local insecurity.