By BANNERNEWS Reporter
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has vowed to sustain an aggressive nationwide offensive against bandits, kidnappers and other violent criminals, declaring that there will be no hiding place for those threatening Nigeria’s security.
Disu made the declaration during a visit to the Zamfara State Police Command Headquarters in Gusau, where he paid tribute to police officers and personnel of other security agencies who lost their lives in operations against armed bandits.
Describing the fallen operatives as heroes who paid the ultimate price for national peace and stability, the IGP assured their families that their sacrifices would not be forgotten, stressing that their courage had strengthened the resolve of security agencies to restore lasting peace, particularly in the North-West.
He said the Federal Government remained committed to intensifying operations against banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes, while strengthening inter-agency collaboration among the Police, Nigerian Army, Department of State Services (DSS) and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
“The fight against criminal elements will be sustained with greater force. There will be no safe haven for them,” the IGP stated, urging officers to remain disciplined, resilient and focused despite operational challenges.
Meanwhile, the Lagos State Police Command has dismissed reports alleging that a senior police officer, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Khan Salihu, was kidnapped before his death.
In a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, police described the report as false, misleading and entirely fabricated.
According to the Command, the late DCP had complained of feeling unwell and was rushed to a hospital, where he was confirmed dead on arrival. It stressed that no criminal incident was connected to his death.
The Command faulted the publication of the kidnap claim, saying it was published without verification and had caused unnecessary distress to the deceased officer’s family, friends and colleagues.
It called for an immediate retraction and public apology from the media organisation responsible, while urging members of the public to rely on information released through official police channels.
The developments come as the Police leadership intensifies efforts to combat violent crime across the country while also battling the spread of misinformation capable of undermining public confidence in security institutions.
