IG mourns slain officer, hails team over Oyo school abduction rescue

Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has expressed grief over the death of Sgt. John Abena, who lost his life during a joint security operation to rescue schoolchildren abducted in Oyo State. Disu honored the fallen officer while commending the bravery and success of the operatives involved in the mission.

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We just finished prayer for the officer we lost in the Oyo state school abduction incident. You remember I called all of you here some few weeks back where I advised you and told you you’ll be joining other sister agency in a very serious national assignment.

Speaking on Friday as he received the personnel who participated in the rescue, the IG stated that an officer paid the ultimate price while collaborating with other security agencies to free the abducted children. He assured that the police force would continue to support the welfare of injured officers, who are recovering well, and the family of the deceased officer.

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I’m happy you guys went and you did us proud. I got information from the commander of the operation the parts you played. I cannot thank you enough for your national service.

Disu explained that publicizing the deaths of officers killed in the line of duty is a global practice, emphasizing that police personnel are human beings who experience emotions and deserve to be mourned and celebrated. He stressed that these officers die while protecting the public and commended the effective collaboration between the police and other security agencies, asserting that no single agency is superior in the fight against insecurity.

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For the others who sustained injury, we are happy they are recovering very fast.

The IG appealed to the public for cooperation, urging citizens to report any suspicious activity and assist security agencies. He emphasized that collective effort and information sharing are crucial to preventing crimes and safeguarding lives.

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Police officers first and foremost are human beings. Police officers have emotions. Police officers feel it when a colleague dies.