The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, over the weekend, paid a visit to Oyo State following the tragic terrorist attack and abduction incident that occurred in Oriire Local Government Area of the state on May 15, 2026.
The IGP expressed deep concern over the incident and extended heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives during the attack.
He condemned the attack as cruel and unacceptable, reiterating that no effort would be spared in restoring normalcy to the affected communities.
During the visit, the IGP met with the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Abimbola Olugbenga, alongside other security stakeholders, where he received operational briefings on ongoing rescue efforts and security deployments across the affected communities.
He, however, 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 aimed at securing the safe return of all abducted victims and bringing the perpetrators to justice.
He said: “The Nigeria Police Force remains fully committed to the protection of schools, communities, and all citizens across the country.”
Forests, neighbouring communities being combed— Amotekun
Meanwhile, security agencies said efforts were ongoing to rescue the victims and track down the perpetrators.
The Commandant of the Oyo State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, Col. Olayanju Olayinka (retd), disclosed that operatives had launched coordinated search operations in forests and neighbouring communities.
He said local hunters, vigilantes and other security agencies had joined the rescue mission.
