The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has commended Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, for his sustained support and assistance to the Nigeria Police Force in the state.
Disu gave the commendation on Saturday, November 14, 2026, during a courtesy visit to Governor Otti at his office in Umuahia, where he acknowledged the state government’s contributions to the welfare and operational effectiveness of police officers in Abia.
The IGP said he had received positive reports from the Commissioner of Police and the Assistant Inspector-General of Police regarding the governor’s support for the state command.
“I want to thank you for all you have been doing for my officers. My Commissioner of Police has told me all you have been doing for us. The AIG too reiterated it. Thank you so much for it,” he said.
He assured the governor and residents of the state’s commitment to strengthening security and ensuring the protection of lives and property.
Disu pledged that the police would continue to discharge their duties professionally and diligently to guarantee a safe environment for residents.
“I will give you my word that we will continue to do our best to ensure proper policing so that people of the state will be able to sleep with their two eyes closed,” he stated.
The IGP explained that his visit to Abia was primarily to attend the traditional marriage ceremony of his orderly, Victor Nnah Sunday, scheduled to take place at Amangwu, Abaki-Ndoki, in Ukwa East Local Government Area.
He said he considered it appropriate to pay a courtesy visit to the governor, as the state’s Chief Security Officer, before proceeding to the wedding venue.
Responding, Governor Otti thanked the IGP for the visit and commended the Nigeria Police Force for its professionalism and prompt response to security challenges in the state.
The governor noted that the police had demonstrated commitment to public safety, particularly in situations where the state government had sought their intervention.
“Thank you for what you do for the country. Thank you for the professionalism of the Force and for making everyone realise that the safety and security of the people is paramount.
“We have had instances where we called upon you and you responded swiftly,” Otti said.
The governor also praised the promotion of the former Commissioner of Police in Abia State to the rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police, describing his tenure in the state as professional and tactful.
According to Otti, the former police commissioner demonstrated commitment and professionalism in handling security matters, adding that although the state would have preferred to retain him, his promotion was a welcome development.
“He demonstrated professionalism and tact in the discharge of his duties. If not that it is a promotion, we would have resisted it, but we believe it is good for him to move on,” the governor stated.
Otti expressed confidence that the officer would excel in his new responsibilities while maintaining a cordial relationship with Abia State.
The governor also congratulated the IGP’s orderly, Victor Nnah Sunday, on his forthcoming marriage, recalling that he had met him during one of his previous visits to the police chief.
He further commended Disu for promoting national unity and inclusiveness through his choice of aides and associates from different ethnic and geographical backgrounds.
Otti specifically noted that some of the IGP’s close aides hail from different parts of the country, including Ohafia in Abia State, describing the gesture as an example of national integration and mutual trust.
He urged Nigerians to look beyond ethnic, tribal and geographical differences, stressing the need for citizens to recognise their shared identity and work towards national unity.
“We want to thank you and also encourage everyone to emulate you. Sometimes, when we pay so much attention to locality, tribal sentiments and all those things, we forget that we are one and the same people created by God. And I want to re-emphasise the fact that you are showing a good example,” Otti said.
The IGP was accompanied on the visit by his wife, AIG Afolabi, some Commissioners of Police and other senior police officers.
Also present were the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Pastor Caleb Ajagba; the Commissioner for Information; the Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Prince Okey Kanu; Dr Matthew Ekwuribe; and other top government officials.
