The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has ordered the deployment of Deputy Inspectors-General of Police, DIGs, nationwide and vowed that police will secure the safe rescue of abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo State.
Disu disclosed this on Tuesday during a conference with senior police officers in Abuja, saying the full operational capacity of the Force, in coordination with other security agencies, had been deployed for the rescue operation.
“We are making progress and will not relent until every hostage is brought home safely,” the IGP said.
The deployment of DIGs takes effect from June 15, 2026, and is aimed at improving supervision, operational coordination, and accountability across police formations, he added.
Disu also directed immediate nationwide enforcement against vehicles operating without registration number plates or with concealed, defaced, and altered plates.
“From this moment, enforcement will be strict and uniform. There will be no preferential treatment,” he said. “Unregistered or disguised vehicles are frequently used by kidnappers, terrorists, and other criminal groups to evade detection.”
Presenting the Force’s achievements since May 5, 2026, the IGP said: “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.”
He cited a recent operation in the FCT where five suspected kidnappers heading to Abuja were intercepted before executing their plans.
To strengthen security further, Disu ordered Commissioners of Police to establish “Handshake Patrols” between neighbouring states and enhance surveillance along major entry and exit routes.
“Criminals do not respect state boundaries. Our response must be equally seamless,” he said.
The IGP urged officers to deepen collaboration with communities and improve intelligence gathering through public trust.
IGP Disu Orders DIG Deployment, Vows Safe Rescue Of Abducted Oyo Pupils, Teachers
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