Olushola Omogbehin
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has re-assured Nigerians that the Police currently working in partnership with other security agencies, will do everything to ensure the safe rescue of the abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo State.
She revealed this at the conference of senior police officers in Abuja where he also directed the enforcement against vehicles operating without registration number plates, as well as those with concealed, defaced, or altered number plates across the country
He explain that the Police would no longer tolerate such practices, noting that unregistered or disguised vehicles are frequently used by kidnappers, terrorists, and other criminal groups to evade detection and arrest.
“From this moment, enforcement will be strict and uniform. There will be no preferential treatment,” he said.
Noting that significant progress had been made in efforts to rescue the abducted pupils and teachers, the IGP said the full operational capacity of the Nigeria Police Force, in coordination with other security agencies, had been deployed to secure their safe return.
Speaking further, Disu stated that the deployment of DIGs, effective from June 15, 2026, will improve supervision, operational coordination, and accountability across police formations nationwide.
Reading the Force’s operational achievements since its last strategic meeting, the IGP said: “Since our last conference on May 5, 2026, the Force has arrested eight suspected terrorists, 29 murder and culpable homicide suspects, 65 armed robbery suspects, 55 kidnapping suspects, and 42 suspected cultists.
“Our operations also led to the rescue of 88 kidnapped victims. In addition, 114 assorted firearms and 843 rounds of ammunition were recovered, while 28 stolen vehicles were also recovered.
Citing a recent operation in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), where intelligence reports revealed that five suspected kidnappers were heading to Abuja to carry out criminal activities, Disu said:
“Through coordinated intelligence and operational deployment, the suspects were intercepted and arrested before they could execute their plans. This demonstrates the importance of proactive policing and intelligence-driven operations in preventing crime before it occurs.”
Strengthening security, the IGP ordered Commissioners of Police to establish coordinated “Handshake Patrols” between neighbouring states to prevent criminals from exploiting jurisdictional boundaries.
The IGP also commanded enhanced surveillance along major entry and exit routes nationwide, improved intelligence sharing, and joint operational responses where necessary.
He appealed to officers to strenghthen collaboration with communities and strengthen intelligence gathering through public trust and engagement. He also called for proactive communication with the media to counter misinformation and ensure accurate reporting of police operations.
