The Digest:
Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu has declared that security forces will reclaim communities in Kwara State from bandits, vowing that criminal elements will not drive residents from their ancestral homes. Speaking during his first official visit to the state since assuming office, Disu addressed residents and stakeholders at the police command, emphasizing the need for cooperation between police and the public. "These bandits cannot push us out of our own town. We are the owners of this town and we will not allow that to happen. We have to take back our communities," he stated. The IGP revealed he had previously spent about a month in the area coordinating operations to flush bandits from forest hideouts. He commended residents for their support and urged sustained cooperation. Disu also visited Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to appreciate state government assistance and will tour locations to meet deployed officers and assess operational needs.
Key Points:
- IGP vows to reclaim Kwara communities from bandits.
- Declares residents "are the owners" and will not be displaced.
- Previously led operations in the area for about a month.
- Kwara chosen as first state to visit after assuming office.
- Will assess operational needs and boost officer morale.
Sources: Police Address
