The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu has visited Oyo State following the unfortunate attack and abduction incident that occurred in Oriire Local Government Area of the State in the early hours of Friday, 15th May, 2026.
The IGP said he was “deeply saddened” by the incident and “extended heartfelt condolences” to the families of the attack victims.
The Commissioner of Police, Kwara State Command, CP Ojo Adekimi, who was on the visit with him, said the strategic closeness of the Oriire axis to communities bordering Kwara State necessitated his presence. Also on the visit was the Commissioner of Police, Schools Protection Squad, CP Abayomi Shogunle.
During the visit, the Inspector-General also met with the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga and other security stakeholders. He was given operational briefings on the ongoing rescue efforts and security deployments across the affected communities.
The IGP assured residents, parents and guardians that the Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with other security agencies, has intensified coordinated search and rescue operations, intelligence gathering and tactical deployments for safe return of all abducted victims and bring the perpetrators to justice.
The attack, he condemned, was barbaric and unacceptable. He reiterated that no effort would be spared in restoring normalcy to the affected communities.
The Inspector-General also directed the deployment of more tactical and intelligence assets to beef-up the ongoing operations in the area and adjoining forests.
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