The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, visited communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State on Saturday, following a deadly attack and abduction incident that occurred in the early hours of Friday, May 15, 2026.
IGP Expresses Condolences
During the visit, the IGP expressed deep concern over the incident and extended his condolences to the families of victims who lost their lives during the attack. He described the attack as cruel and unacceptable, emphasizing that no effort would be spared in restoring peace to the affected communities.
Security Deployment and Coordination
Disu was accompanied by Ojo Adekimi, Commissioner of Police for the Kwara State Command, due to the proximity of the Oriire axis to border communities in Kwara State. Also present was Abayomi Shogunle of the Schools Protection Squad, as part of efforts to strengthen school safety and coordinate response measures.
The police chief directed the deployment of additional tactical and intelligence assets to strengthen ongoing operations within the area and surrounding forests. In a statement released by the Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Placid, via the police X handle on Saturday, the IGP also met with Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, Commissioner of Police for the Oyo State Command, alongside other security stakeholders. He received briefings on ongoing rescue operations and security deployments across affected communities.
Assurance to Residents
The IGP assured residents, parents, and guardians that the Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with other security agencies, had intensified coordinated search-and-rescue efforts, intelligence gathering, and tactical deployments aimed at securing the release of abducted victims and apprehending those responsible.
