IGP Visits Oyo Communities After School Attack, Orders Intensified Rescue Operations -

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has visited communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State following a deadly attack on schools that left a teacher killed and several pupils and residents abducted.

The visit comes amid rising tension in the affected areas after gunmen stormed schools in the Ahoro-Esinle axis on Friday, carrying out the attack.

During his visit, the IGP expressed deep concern over the incident and extended condolences to the families of the victims.

He assured residents that security agencies are fully committed to rescuing those abducted and restoring peace to the communities.

Disu was accompanied by senior police officials, including the Commissioner of Police in Kwara State, Ojo Adekimi, due to the proximity of the affected communities to the state’s border.

Also present was the Commissioner of Police in charge of the Schools Protection Squad, Abayomi Shogunle.

The police chief held strategic meetings with the Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, alongside other security stakeholders.

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During the meetings, he received detailed briefings on ongoing rescue operations and security deployments in the area.

The IGP disclosed that coordinated search-and-rescue efforts have been intensified, with increased intelligence gathering and tactical operations across surrounding communities and forests to track down the perpetrators.

Describing the attack as “cruel and unacceptable,” Disu emphasized that no effort would be spared in bringing those responsible to justice.

He further directed the immediate deployment of additional tactical teams and intelligence assets to strengthen ongoing operations.

“The Nigeria Police Force remains fully committed to protecting schools, communities, and all citizens across the country,” he stated.

Authorities have reassured parents and residents that every necessary measure is being taken to secure the safe return of the abducted victims and prevent future attacks.