IGP Disu Honors Police Officers for Sacrifices Made

Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu recently acknowledged the courageous efforts of the Nigeria Police Force’s Special Intervention Squad, who, in collaboration with the military and the State Security Service (SSS), participated in the rescue of abducted Oriire schoolchildren. During this event, IGP Disu mourned the loss of one officer who died in the operation, marking this as part of his ongoing commitment to honor police officers killed in the line of duty.

Since assuming office as the 23rd Indigenous Inspector-General of Police, he has consistently demonstrated that the lives of police officers are significant and that their deaths represent a national loss. He previously attended the funeral prayers of a police officer killed by bandits in Zamfara State, reinforcing the message that the sacrifices of police personnel should be recognized similarly to those of military personnel.

The article calls for a shift in public perception to honor police officers who risk their lives daily to protect citizens.