Inspector-General of Police IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu stated on Tuesday that the deaths of three police officers killed in the line of duty will not deter the Nigeria Police Force from continuing its operations against banditry, kidnapping, and other violent crimes. He spoke during a visit to Zamfara State, where he attended the Islamic funeral prayer (Salat al-Janazah) for the officers alongside police personnel, families, and members of the public.
Disu visited the Zamfara State Police Command, where he was received by senior government officials and security stakeholders, including Secretary to the State Government Mallam Abubakar M. Nakwada, who represented Governor Dauda Lawal. The IGP expressed condolences on behalf of the Force Management Team and the entire Nigeria Police Force, describing the deceased officers as courageous personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice while confronting criminal elements threatening peace in the state.
He praised the Command's recent operational successes, which include the arrest of criminal suspects, recovery of explosives and stolen motorcycles, rescue of kidnapped victims, and operations against armed bandits. These achievements, he said, reflect the effectiveness of intelligence-led policing and inter-agency collaboration. Disu reaffirmed the police force's commitment to improving operational capacity, logistics, and welfare for officers, while urging them to remain disciplined and focused in their duties.
He emphasized that the best tribute to the fallen officers is the continued pursuit of peace, security, and justice for the people of Zamfara State. The IGP reiterated the Nigeria Police Force's dedication to protecting lives and property and combating violent crime across the country.
The IGP says the deaths of three officers will strengthen police resolve, yet those same operations have not stopped similar killings in recent years. Families of slain officers hear promises of remembrance, but no timeline for improved safety or equipment. If intelligence-led policing is working, as claimed, why are officers still dying in predictable attacks? The tribute rings hollow when sacrifice is celebrated more than prevention is delivered.
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