ILORIN: The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Tunji Disu, has assured Kwara residents that security agencies will reclaim communities currently under threat from terrorists.
Disu made the pledge on Monday during an operational visit to the Nigeria Police Force command in Ilorin, where he engaged stakeholders to review strategies against rising insecurity.
According to him, the visit aimed to strengthen collaboration with critical stakeholders and assess security measures to counter emerging threats in the state.
He urged the public to cooperate with security agencies, emphasising that collective action is crucial in tackling nationwide insecurity.
“I am in Kwara to meet stakeholders and discuss ways to tackle terrorists tormenting our people. Criminals cannot drive us from our communities. We are determined to take back our communities from terrorists,” Disu said.
He also assured that police welfare would remain a priority and promised additional security operations to restore public confidence and maintain Kwara’s reputation as a peaceful state.
Disu cautioned against profiling cattle rearers, noting that not all Fulani herders should be regarded as criminals, and urged residents to promptly report suspicious movements or intelligence to security agencies.
Kwara Commissioner of Police, Adekimi Ojo, commended the I-G for selecting the state for his first operational visit since assuming office.
“We are grateful the I-G chose Kwara. We will continue to cooperate to achieve lasting peace,” Ojo said.
