JUST IN: Senate rejects Makinde’s call for UN investigation into Oyo school abduction

The Senate on Tuesday rejected Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s call for a United Nations (UN)-backed investigation into the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of the state, insisting that the incident remains a domestic security matter that should be investigated by Nigerian authorities.

The upper legislative chamber reached the decision during plenary while deliberating on the rescue of the abducted pupils and teachers, who spent 56 days in captivity before regaining their freedom in a joint operation involving the Nigerian Army, the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services (DSS) and other security agencies.

Lawmakers maintained that internationalising the incident could undermine Nigeria’s sovereignty and cast doubt on the capability of the country’s security institutions to investigate and address internal security challenges.

The Senate’s position followed a contribution by Senator Adams Oshiomhole, who criticised Governor Makinde’s proposal to involve United Nations agencies and civil society organisations in probing the circumstances surrounding the abduction.

According to Oshiomhole, inviting international organisations to investigate the incident was unnecessary, particularly after security agencies successfully rescued the victims through what officials have described as an intelligence-led operation.

He argued that the governor’s proposal could diminish public confidence in Nigeria’s security architecture and send the wrong message to the international community about the country’s ability to manage its own security affairs.

Following deliberations, the Senate resolved that Governor Makinde should allow relevant national institutions to complete investigations into the abduction and the events surrounding the victims’ prolonged captivity.

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The lawmakers stressed that the Federal Government, the military, the police and intelligence agencies possess the constitutional responsibility and institutional capacity to investigate the crime and prosecute those responsible.

The Senate also commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Armed Forces, the Office of the National Security Adviser, the Nigeria Police Force, the DSS, the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and other security organisations for their coordinated efforts that led to the safe rescue of the pupils and teachers.

Lawmakers described the rescue operation as a demonstration of improved synergy among Nigeria’s security agencies and praised the professionalism, courage and sacrifice of officers involved in the mission.

The chamber equally observed a minute’s silence in honour of military personnel and police officers who reportedly lost their lives during the rescue operation. It urged the Federal Government to ensure the prompt payment of insurance benefits, pensions and other entitlements to the families of the fallen security personnel while calling for increased investment in intelligence gathering, logistics, surveillance technology and personnel welfare.

Governor Makinde had, in a statewide broadcast following the release of the victims, called for an independent investigation involving relevant United Nations agencies and international accountability organisations.

The governor argued that an international inquiry would help establish the full circumstances surrounding the abduction, identify any institutional failures and strengthen public confidence in the outcome of the investigation.

His proposal, however, has generated mixed reactions, with supporters describing it as a move towards transparency and accountability, while critics insist that Nigeria’s institutions should be allowed to conclude their investigations without external involvement.

The Presidency has also questioned the governor’s call for a UN-backed investigation, maintaining that the successful rescue operation already demonstrated the effectiveness of Nigerian security agencies and that there is no evidence requiring international intervention.

The victims were abducted on May 15, 2026, when armed criminals attacked three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. They regained their freedom on July 10 after spending nearly two months in captivity.

The incident remains one of Nigeria’s most significant school abduction cases in recent years and has intensified national debate over security, accountability and the appropriate framework for investigating major kidnapping incidents.

JUST IN: Senate rejects Makinde’s call for UN investigation into Oyo school abduction

BREAKING: Security operatives arrest alleged fake PFIPC DG Adeniyi Adeyemi

Adeniyi Adeyemi, the self-acclaimed Director-General of the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), has been arrested by security operatives shortly after a Federal High Court in Abuja issued a bench warrant for his arrest over allegations of forgery, fraud and impersonation.

Adeyemi’s arrest followed an order by Justice Mohammed Umar after he failed to appear before the court for his scheduled arraignment on Tuesday. The judge granted an application by police prosecutor, Wisdom Madaki, directing law enforcement agencies to arrest the defendant and produce him before the court.

The defendant was expected to take his plea in an eight-count charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/562/2025, but was absent when the matter was called. Although a lawyer announced an appearance on his behalf, the prosecution informed the court that Adeyemi had failed to honour the court’s summons, prompting the request for a warrant of arrest.

The charges, filed by the Nigeria Police on November 27, 2025, accuse Adeyemi and two other defendants of forgery, impersonation, obtaining by false pretence and other related offences linked to the activities of the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC).

According to the prosecution, the defendants allegedly forged several official government documents, including a presidential appointment letter, State House correspondence, documents purportedly approving the establishment of the council, requests to open government bank accounts, applications for office accommodation and letters seeking collaboration with federal ministries and agencies in an attempt to present the organisation as a legitimate government institution.

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Investigators further alleged that Adeyemi operated the purported council from an office within the Federal Secretariat Complex in Abuja, where he allegedly held meetings with diplomats, investors and government officials while presenting himself as the head of a recognised presidential agency.

The prosecution has lined up several witnesses expected to testify during the trial, including the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, Paul Emmanuel, Jeremiah Imoukhede, Ituah Sylvester, officials of the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation—Akimbo Shola and Adamu Balongu—as well as a Deputy Superintendent of Police and other investigators involved in the case.

The prosecution is also expected to tender documentary evidence, including the petition submitted by the Office of the Chief of Staff to the Inspector-General of Police, police investigation reports, witness statements and the alleged forged appointment documents.

The arrest came barely 24 hours after Adeyemi denied reports that he had gone into hiding to evade security agencies. During an interview on Channels Television on Monday, he insisted that he had stayed away from public appearances because he feared for his safety.

“I’m ready to show my face. I’m not hiding. I’m only fearing for my life because I have it on good authority that my life is in danger. There have been several attempts on my life,” he said.

Adeyemi also repeated his claim that he paid ₦400 million through an intermediary to secure his appointment as Director-General of the disputed council. According to him, those from whom he borrowed the money later petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the transaction.

The Presidency has consistently maintained that the PFIPC is not a recognised Federal Government agency. The Office of the Chief of Staff to the President had earlier petitioned the Inspector-General of Police after allegedly discovering forged appointment letters and other official documents purportedly issued in the name of the State House.

Authorities insist that the alleged council was never created by the Federal Government and have described it as a fictitious organisation used to mislead members of the public and government institutions.

Following the execution of the court’s arrest warrant, Adeyemi is expected to be produced before the Federal High Court in Abuja to take his plea. Justice Mohammed Umar has adjourned the case until September 30, 2026, for arraignment and further proceedings.

The case has attracted nationwide attention as investigators seek to establish how the alleged fake council operated, the extent of its activities and whether forged presidential documents were used to gain legitimacy and interact with public institutions.

BREAKING: Security operatives arrest alleged fake PFIPC DG Adeniyi Adeyemi

Court orders arrest of alleged fake PFIPC DG Adeyemi over forgery, fraud charges

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the arrest of Adeniyi Adeyemi, the self-acclaimed Director-General of the alleged Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), after he failed to appear in court for his scheduled arraignment over allegations of forgery, fraud and impersonation.

Justice Mohammed Umar issued a bench warrant for Adeyemi’s arrest on Tuesday when the criminal case, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/562/2025, was called and the defendant was absent from court. The judge granted an application by police prosecutor, Wisdom Madaki, directing law enforcement agencies to arrest Adeyemi and produce him before the court.

Adeyemi is facing an eight-count charge bordering on alleged forgery, impersonation and fraud. The charges, filed by the Nigeria Police on November 27, 2025, also named two other defendants who are reportedly at large.

The prosecution told the court that Adeyemi’s absence prevented the commencement of his arraignment, prompting the request for a warrant of arrest. Although a lawyer announced an appearance on his behalf, the court held that the defendant must personally appear to take his plea.

The case has generated widespread public attention following allegations that Adeyemi presented himself as the head of a presidential agency that the Federal Government insists does not exist.

According to the charge, Adeyemi and the other defendants allegedly forged several official government documents to create the impression that the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) was a legitimate federal agency. The police accused them of producing and circulating fake documents, including an alleged presidential appointment letter, forged State House correspondence, documents purportedly approving the establishment of the council, requests for the opening of government bank accounts, applications for office accommodation and letters seeking collaboration with federal ministries and agencies.

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Investigators further alleged that the accused operated the purported council from an office within the Federal Secretariat Complex in Abuja while presenting it as an official government institution.

The prosecution has lined up several witnesses for the trial, including the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, Paul Emmanuel, Jeremiah Imoukhede, Ituah Sylvester, officials of the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation—Akimbo Shola and Adamu Balongu—as well as a Deputy Superintendent of Police and other investigators involved in the case.

The prosecution is also expected to tender documentary evidence, including the petition submitted by the Office of the Chief of Staff to the Inspector-General of Police, investigation reports, witness statements and the alleged forged appointment documents.

The court’s decision came barely a day after Adeyemi denied reports that he had gone into hiding to evade arrest. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Monday, he insisted that he was not avoiding security agencies but had stayed away from public appearances because of fears for his safety.

According to him, there had been several attempts on his life, adding that he was willing to appear publicly when his safety could be guaranteed.

Adeyemi also repeated his controversial claim that he paid ₦400 million through an intermediary to secure his appointment as Director-General of the disputed council. He alleged that individuals from whom he borrowed the money later petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the payment.

The Presidency has consistently maintained that the PFIPC is not a recognised government agency. The Office of the Chief of Staff to the President had earlier petitioned the Inspector-General of Police after allegedly discovering forged appointment letters and other official documents bearing the name of the State House.

Authorities insist that the alleged council was never established by the Federal Government and have described Adeyemi as an impostor facing criminal prosecution.

Following Tuesday’s proceedings, Justice Umar adjourned the matter until September 30, 2026, when Adeyemi is expected to be produced before the court for arraignment if the arrest warrant has been executed.

The case is expected to remain in the spotlight as prosecutors seek to prove allegations that forged presidential documents were used to create and operate a non-existent federal agency.

Court orders arrest of alleged fake PFIPC DG Adeyemi over forgery, fraud charges