The family of the late Mr. Oyedokun Michael Olugbade, who was allegedly murdered by terrorists, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the recovery of his remains to enable a proper burial.
Olugbade was among the teachers abducted on May 15, 2026, from Community High School, Ahoro-Esinle in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State by suspected terrorists.
Reports indicated that he was killed a few days after the abduction, although his body has yet to be found.
In a letter addressed to President Tinubu through their lawyer, Mr. Deji Adeyanju, the family expressed concern not only over their personal loss but also over the fate of others still being held captive.
According to the letter, the family said they are “deeply disturbed that several other innocent Nigerians, including persons abducted alongside late Mr. Oyedokun Michael Olugbade during the same tragic incident, are still believed to be held in captivity by these terrorists under extremely life threatening conditions”.
The family described the deceased as a dedicated and peace-loving teacher at Community High School, Ahoro-Esinle, whose life was brutally ended under tragic circumstances.
They noted that Olugbade left behind a wife and two sons who have remained traumatized by the circumstances surrounding his death. The letter further lamented that: “Despite widespread national reports regarding the death of the late Mr. Oyedokun Michael Olugbade, his remains are yet to be seen or recovered.
“In these distressing circumstances, we respectfully appeal for Your Excellency’s urgent intervention to direct the relevant security and intelligence agencies to intensify efforts towards locating and recovering his body, so that his family may be afforded the solemn opportunity to conduct a dignified burial and rescue other victims still in captivity.”
The family also urged the President to personally engage with the affected families rather than leaving the matter solely to government representatives.
“Your presence would offer reassurance that the government stands firmly with them in their grief and shows government commitment to rescuing the remaining abducted victims.
“In light of the foregoing, we respectfully call on Your Excellency to treat this matter with the utmost urgency and seriousness it deserves, and to ensure that all necessary steps are taken to recover the remains of Late Mr. Oyedokun Michael Olugbade, rescue the remaining victims and bring the perpetrators of this heinous crime to justice,” the letter dated May 25 stated in part.
Almost two weeks after the abduction of pupils and teachers from Community High School, Ahoro-Esinle, authorities have yet to secure the release of the remaining victims or arrest those responsible for the attack.
