IGP Disu Visits Niger, Orders Intensified Operations to Rescue Abducted Worshippers
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has ordered intensified intelligence-led operations to secure the release of worshippers abducted following a recent attack on communities in Dekara District of Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.
Disu gave the directive on Saturday, August 29, 2026, during a working visit to Niger State to assess the security situation and ongoing rescue efforts.
The IGP visited the Niger State Government House, where he was received by the Deputy Governor, Comrade Yakubu Garba, who represented Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, alongside the Commissioner for Homeland Security, Barrister Maurice Bello Magaji.
During the meeting, Disu conveyed the condolences of the Nigeria Police Force to the state government, affected communities and families of the victims.
He assured them that the safe recovery of the abducted persons and the arrest of those responsible for the attack remained the priorities of the ongoing operations.
The IGP commended the Commissioner of Police, Niger State Command, CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, for the command’s response to the incident and timely situation reports.
He also acknowledged the support provided by the Niger State Government to the police, particularly through the provision of operational vehicles, repairs of armoured personnel carriers and welfare assistance for personnel.
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Addressing officers and men of the Niger State Police Command, Disu directed them to sustain professionally coordinated and intelligence-driven operations, while making the safety of victims and affected communities a priority.
He assured the command of continued support from Force Headquarters to strengthen its logistics, mobility, intelligence, training and operational capabilities.
The IGP also directed the command to deepen inter-agency collaboration and community engagement, stressing that effective intelligence gathering and early intervention require stronger partnerships with traditional rulers, religious leaders, community leaders and other stakeholders.
The Deputy Governor, in his remarks, commended Disu for personally visiting the state to assess the situation and reinforce ongoing security operations.
Garba reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to supporting the police and other security agencies in protecting lives, restoring peace and securing the release of the abducted victims.
As part of the visit, Disu also met with the Emir of Minna, Alhaji Dr Umar Farouk Bahago, CON, to commiserate with the Emirate and strengthen collaboration with traditional institutions on intelligence gathering, community engagement and efforts to restore peace across the state.
The Nigeria Police Force reiterated its determination to rescue the abducted persons, protect vulnerable communities and bring the perpetrators of the attack to justice.
By PRNigeria
