The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Rilwan Disu, has vowed that the pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State would be rescued and returned unhurt.
Disu specifically assured that all lawful means would be employed to ensure the victims are returned to their respective families and ensure internal security are strengthened nationwide.
He made the vow when he met with the leadership of Crime Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CCAN) led by its President and Secretary, Festus Fifen and Peter Ireh, respectively.
School children with the age range between 2 and 14 were abducted last month in Oyo and Borno States by terrorists hibernating in the bushes.
In a statement issued on Sunday by the CCAN Scribe, and jointly signed by the duo, the association said the IG’s assurance has brought renewed hope to anxious families and Nigerians.
“At a moment of national anxiety over the fate of the abducted Oyo schoolchildren, the IG’s assurance that they will be rescued unhurt reflects confidence in the operational capabilities of the Nigeria Police Force.
“It also reaffirms an unwavering commitment to ensuring that every mission reaches a successful conclusion,” CCAN stated.
According to the association, Disu’s confidence that the abducted children will return safely to their families reflects the intelligence-driven and result-oriented policing strategy.
This, it said, has delivered notable successes against kidnapping, banditry, terrorism, armed robbery, cultism, and other violent crimes nationwide.
Describing the ongoing reforms and operational successes as a major boost to national security, the association said, “The Nigeria Police Force is witnessing a renewed sense of purpose under IGP Disu’s leadership.
“From the rescue of kidnap victims, including Adeola Adelabu, her sister, and their children, to the dismantling of criminal networks and enhanced security operations across the country, Nigerians are beginning to see the impact of focused and strategic policing.”
CCAN also highlighted the growing emphasis on intelligence-led policing and public engagement under the current leadership, noting that the approach is gradually transforming how Nigerians perceive law enforcement.
“From the tactical handling of high-profile criminal cases to the renewed focus on intelligence-led policing, you have demonstrated that effective policing can be firm, professional, and respectful of citizens’ rights,” it added.
Daily Trust
