IGP Disu Visits Zamfara, Honours Fallen Officers, Commends Police Command's Anti-Banditry Successes.

 IGP Disu Visits Zamfara, Honours Fallen Officers, Commends Police Command's Anti-Banditry Successes.

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Tuesday visited Zamfara State, where he joined officers, bereaved families, and residents in observing the Islamic funeral prayer (Salat al-Janazah) for three police officers who died in active service. During the visit, the police chief reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force's commitment to tackling banditry and violent crimes while commending the Zamfara State Police Command for its recent operational achievements.

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, on Tuesday paid a working visit to Zamfara State, where he participated in the Islamic funeral prayer (Salat al-Janazah) held in honour of three police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.

The visit also provided an opportunity for the IGP to commiserate with officers and personnel of the Zamfara State Police Command, as well as reassure them of the Nigeria Police Force's unwavering commitment to combating banditry, kidnapping, and other violent crimes across the state.

The Inspector-General was received by senior government officials and security stakeholders, including the Secretary to the Zamfara State Government, Mallam Abubakar M. Nakwada, who represented the state governor during the funeral rites and related engagements.

Addressing officers and men of the Command, Disu described the deceased officers as brave and dedicated personnel who paid the ultimate price in service to the nation while confronting criminal elements threatening the peace and security of Zamfara State.

He conveyed the condolences of the Force Management Team and the entire Nigeria Police Force to the families of the fallen officers, assuring them that the sacrifices of their loved ones would remain honoured and remembered.

According to the IGP, although the loss of the officers was painful, it would further strengthen the resolve of the Force to sustain ongoing operations against criminal networks operating in the state and other parts of the country.

He urged officers to remain focused, resilient, and professional in the discharge of their duties, stressing that security agencies would not relent in their efforts to restore lasting peace and security across Zamfara State.

Disu also praised the Zamfara State Police Command for its recent operational successes, including the arrest of criminal suspects, recovery of explosives and other dangerous materials, retrieval of stolen motorcycles, rescue of kidnapped victims, and successful offensives against armed bandits.

He noted that the achievements underscore the effectiveness of intelligence-led policing, operational commitment, and inter-agency collaboration in addressing the state's security challenges.

The Inspector-General further assured officers of continued improvements in operational logistics, welfare packages, and other resources required for effective policing. He reiterated the importance of intelligence gathering, community engagement, and collaboration with other security agencies in the ongoing fight against banditry and violent crime.

He charged officers and men of the Command to remain disciplined, dedicated, and steadfast in carrying out their constitutional responsibilities, emphasizing that the greatest tribute to the fallen officers would be the continued pursuit of peace, security, and justice for the people of Zamfara State.

The Nigeria Police Force, he said, remains committed to supporting its personnel and strengthening ongoing efforts aimed at protecting lives and property, combating violent crime, and enhancing public safety across the country.