The grieving family of Michael Oyedokun, a Mathematics teacher beheaded by terrorists after being abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, has appealed to the government to recover his body for a befitting burial.
Oyedokun was abducted alongside several pupils and other teachers from Community High School, Ahoro-Esinle, and two other schools on May 15, 2026.
The family made appeal following the release of the remaining 44 abducted pupils and teachers on Friday, July 10.
The spokesperson for the family, Oluwabukolami in a statement on Instagram on Saturday, said their grief remained unresolved because Oyedokun’s remains were yet to be recovered.
“We are grateful to the government and security agencies for the safe return of the children and teachers.
“Every family reunited with their loved one is a reminder that hope still exists. But our family remains in mourning,” it said.
The family stated that despite the successful rescue operation, they were still waiting for the opportunity to recover Oyedokun’s body and give him a dignified burial.
“Fifty-eight days after Michael Olugbade Oyedokun was taken from us, we are still waiting… not for a miracle, but for the opportunity to lay him to rest.
“Every day without his body is another day his wife cannot say goodbye. Another day, his children have no grave to visit. Another day, our family is denied the dignity and closure that every human being deserves.
“We respectfully appeal to the authorities: please, bring Michael’s body home.
“Help us recover his body so we can give him the honourable and befitting burial he deserves.
“Our grief cannot begin to heal until we can bring him home.
“Please, don’t let our final goodbye remain unfinished.
“Bring Michael home,” the family said.
The family had expressed mixed emotions following the rescue of the remaining abducted pupils and teachers.
