The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has deployed the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations, DIG Shehu Nadada, to Imo State to lead the search-and-rescue efforts for 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps members and other passengers abducted along the Owerri-Onitsha Road.
The victims were taken on Thursday, October 1, 2026, near Umunoha in Imo State.Force Public Relations Officer CSP Anietie Iniedu announced the development in a statement released on Friday. According to the statement, Nadada arrived in the state accompanied by two Commissioners of Police.
He conducted an on-the-spot assessment of the situation and ongoing rescue operations, reviewed operational strategies, personnel deployment and available assets, and issued further directives to strengthen the coordinated response.
The assessment involved the Imo State Commissioner of Police, CP Audu Garba Bosso; the Commissioner of Police, Federal Operations, CP Akpan Anifiok; the Commissioner of Police in charge of the Police Mobile Force; other service commanders; and members of the Imo State Police Command management team.
Iniedu said the search-and-rescue operation has been intensified, with additional tactical teams and operational assets deployed to key areas. Efforts are being supported by intelligence-led tracking of the suspects and coordination with other security agencies.
Nadada assured the public that the police remain committed to the safe rescue of the abducted persons. “The Nigeria Police Force is committed to securing the safe rescue of the 20 abducted persons and will sustain the operation until the mission is successfully concluded,” he was quoted as saying.
He urged members of the public and the media to stay calm and vigilant, and encouraged anyone with credible information that could aid the operation to contact the police or the nearest security formation. All information, he added, would be treated with strict confidentiality.
Further updates will be provided as the operation progresses.
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