The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has ordered intensified operations to rescue worshippers abducted following an attack on communities in the Dekara District of Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.
Disu gave the directive on Saturday, August 29, 2026, during a working visit to Niger State to assess the security situation and review ongoing efforts to secure the release of the victims.
At the Niger State Government House, Minna, the IGP was received by the Deputy Governor, Comrade Yakubu Garba, who represented Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, alongside the Commissioner for Homeland Security, Barrister Maurice Bello Magaji.
Disu conveyed the condolences of the Nigeria Police Force to the state government, affected communities and families of the victims, assuring them that the safe recovery of the abducted persons and arrest of those responsible remained the priority of the ongoing operations.
The police chief commended the Commissioner of Police in Niger State, CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, for the Command’s response to the incident and timely provision of situation reports.
He also appreciated the Niger State Government for its continued support to the Police, particularly through the provision of operational vehicles, repairs of Armoured Personnel Carriers and welfare support for personnel.
Addressing officers and men of the Niger State Police Command, Disu directed them to sustain intelligence-led and professionally coordinated operations, while placing the safety of victims and affected communities at the centre of their efforts.
He assured the Command of continued support from Force Headquarters to improve logistics, mobility, intelligence gathering, training and operational capacity.
The IGP also called for deeper inter-agency collaboration and stronger engagement with communities, traditional rulers, religious leaders and other stakeholders, stressing that effective intelligence gathering and early response depend on robust partnerships.
Responding, the Deputy Governor commended Disu for personally visiting the state to assess the situation and strengthen ongoing rescue efforts.
Garba reaffirmed the state government’s support for the Police and other security agencies in protecting lives, restoring peace and securing the release of the abducted victims.
As part of the visit, the IGP also met with the Emir of Minna, Alhaji Dr Umar Farouk Bahago, to commiserate with the Emirate and reinforce collaboration with traditional institutions in intelligence gathering, community engagement and efforts to restore peace across the state.
The Nigeria Police Force assured residents of Niger State that it remained resolute in its efforts to rescue the abducted persons, protect vulnerable communities and bring the perpetrators of the attack to justice.
