The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has visited Oyo State following the terrorist attack and abduction incident in Oriire Local Government Area on May 15, 2026. The Commissioners of Police accompanied him to Kwara State and the Schools Protection Squad.
The IGP received operational briefings on ongoing rescue efforts and assured residents that coordinated search-and-rescue operations have been intensified. He condemned the attack as “cruel and unacceptable” and ordered additional tactical and intelligence assets deployed to the area.
Key Points:
The IGP’s visit signals high-level attention to the deteriorating security situation in Oyo.
Intensified rescue operations may increase the chances of recovering abducted victims alive.
Deployment of additional tactical assets suggests the military-style response is being expanded.
The proximity to Kwara State explains cross-border security coordination.
Parents and guardians remain anxious as the search for their children continues.
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria
