The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, and the state assembly have supported his call for an independent international investigation into the mass abduction incident in Oriire, despite the Senate's rejection of the proposal.

The governor emphasized that the request is not a criticism of federal or state security agencies but a responsible effort to uncover security gaps and prevent future incidents.

The assembly highlighted that terrorism and school attacks have transnational dimensions, requiring international cooperation for effective counter-terrorism strategies.They commended the efforts of security agencies and local volunteers who contributed to the successful rescue of abducted pupils and teachers.

The Senate's rejection was noted, but the assembly argued that the call for an international probe complements, rather than contradicts, efforts to strengthen Nigeria's fight against terrorism and kidnapping.The incident has sparked discussions on the need for improved security measures and transparency in addressing such crises.