FIC Report (Oyo State) – The Inspector-General of the Nigeria Police, IGP, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has visited the affected communities in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, following the tragic attack and abduction students in the community, which occurred in the early hours of Friday, May 15, 2026.
During the visit, the IGP expressed deep concern over the incident and extended heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the attack.
The Inspector-General also met with the Commissioner of Police of the Oyo State Command, Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, alongside other security stakeholders, where he received detailed operational briefings on ongoing rescue efforts and security deployments across the affected communities.
After the briefings and operation assessment, the IGP assured the residents, parents, and guardians that the Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with other security agencies, has intensified a well coordinated search-and-rescue operations, intelligence gathering, and tactical deployments aimed at securing the safe return of all abducted victims and ensuring that those responsible are brought to justice.
He further directed the deployment of additional tactical and intelligence assets to reinforce ongoing operations within the area and adjoining forests.
Accompanying the IGP were the Commissioner of Police, Kwara State Command, Ojo Adekimi, due to the strategic proximity of the Oriire axis to border communities in Kwara State, as well as the Commissioner of Police, Schools Protection Squad, Abayomi Shogunle.
Report by
Moses Oyelade, AD(I&PR). FIC, Ibadan.
