Widow of Oriire Teacher Begs Makinde for Husband’s Body

A wave of grief swept through Oriire as the widow of late teacher, Mr. John Olaleye, made a heartfelt appeal to Governor Seyi Makinde. Her plea followed the release of abducted teachers and schoolchildren on July 10, 2026, a day that brought relief to many but deepened her sorrow.

Hopes Shattered After Release

ValidViewNetwork reports that the widow realised her husband was not among the rescued victims. ValidViewNetwork reports that the discovery left her family devastated and uncertain about the future.

She said her hope collapsed when she saw that her husband was missing from the group of survivors. According to her, the realisation that he died in captivity plunged the family into painful grief.

“I was sad when I realised that my husband, John Olaleye, was not among those who were released on July 10, 2026. So it is a great pain and sorrow to me because my husband is not among them,” she said.

Appeal for Recovery of His Remains

The widow urged the Oyo State Government to help recover her husband’s remains. She said the family needed closure and a proper burial.

“The appeal I keep making to the government is that they should please look into the matter, have mercy, and release my husband to me.”

She stressed that the family had received no official update about efforts to retrieve the body.

Three Children Left Without Support

ValidViewNetwork reports that the widow begged the government not to abandon the family. Her late husband was the sole breadwinner, ValidViewNetwork reports.

“He left behind three children. I am also pleading with the government to help us take care of these children, especially their education.”

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She described the financial hardship that followed his death. She said caring for the children alone had become overwhelming.

“As his wife, he was the one taking care of the entire family. So I am begging the government to have compassion on us. Whatever assistance they can render, they should please help us.”

No Knowledge of Reported Compensation

The widow addressed claims circulating on television and social media about a ₦50million compensation for families of deceased victims. She said she had no information about such support.

“No, I haven’t. About the money, I haven’t heard anything about it.”

“We haven’t received any money, and we haven’t heard anything official about it.”

Her remarks come amid rising calls for both federal and state authorities to support families affected by the tragic Oriire school abduction.

The release of surviving victims brought relief to many families, but the story of John Olaleye’s widow highlights the lingering pain of those who lost loved ones. Her appeal for recovery of her husband’s remains and support for their children underscores the urgent need for compassionate intervention and sustained government assistance to families shattered by the Oriire tragedy.