IGP Orders Immediate Deployment Of More Police To Bandit-Hit Areas, Says 611 Suspects Arrested
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has ordered the immediate deployment of additional police personnel, operational vehicles and air support to areas worst affected by banditry across the country.
The directive comes as the Nigeria Police Force announces the arrest of 611 suspects for various offences, including banditry, terrorism, kidnapping, armed robbery, murder and cultism.
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, gave the directive during a conference with strategic senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
Disu also directed Commissioners of Police in affected states to submit updated security threat assessments and operational requirements to the Force Headquarters within 72 hours.
Despite the operational successes recorded by the Force, the IGP acknowledged that several communities across the country remain vulnerable to bandit attacks.
He stressed the need for intensified security operations and improved police response to emerging threats.
Disu directed the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations to coordinate the immediate deployment of additional personnel, operational vehicles and air support to the affected areas.
Track up
On the welfare of police personnel, the IGP directed Commissioners of Police to personally verify all pending cases involving the entitlements of deceased officers in their respective commands.
Disu reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to protecting lives and property, urging officers to demonstrate dedication through concrete actions and effective service delivery.
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