Kola Alapinni, the international human rights lawyer, has drawn attention to the case of Mr. Michael, who was killed during the Oyo abduction incident, questioning the lack of focus on his family and the circumstances surrounding his death.
According to a video from 05:39 posted on the official YouTube channel of Arise News on Saturday, July 11, 2026, while reacting to the victims of the attack, he stated, “Mr. Michael, who was killed and beheaded in the forest, we don’t know if he was given a fitting burial, we don’t know if his body has been found, we don’t know, nobody’s talking about his family anymore.”
Alapinni expressed concern that while attention was understandably focused on rescuing those who survived the abduction, the families of those who lost their lives should not be forgotten after suffering devastating losses during the incident.
He noted that the death of Mr. Michael and other victims raised important questions about support for affected families, adding that authorities and society must consider the needs of those left behind after tragic security incidents.
The lawyer stressed that addressing insecurity requires remembering every victim, including those who did not survive, as their families continue to deal with grief and uncertainty following the violent events that occurred in their communities.
He added that discussions around rescue operations should also include issues of justice, assistance, and accountability for victims and their relatives, ensuring that the pain experienced by families does not disappear after public attention shifts.
In his concluding remarks, Alapinni maintained that victims like Mr. Michael deserve recognition and compassion, stressing that the families affected by such tragedies should receive attention as the country continues addressing security challenges….See More