IG orders fresh deployment to bandit-hit communities

The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has ordered the deployment of additional personnel, mobility, and air support to communities affected by ongoing bandit attacks across Nigeria. The directives come after a monthly conference with strategic senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force, where Disu acknowledged the persistent nature of the security threat.

He emphasized the importance of intelligence-led operations, collaboration with local communities, and the engagement of traditional rulers and vigilante groups in combating the issue. Additionally, Disu canceled leave for officers and men assigned to election security duties, ensuring their presence in their respective commands until the conclusion of the 2027 general elections.

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