IGP Disu Visits Abia, Pledges Enhanced Security, Praises Otti’s Support to Police

The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has commended Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, for his sustained support to the Nigeria Police Force in the state, assuring residents of improved security and effective policing.

The IGP gave the commendation on Saturday, November 14, during a courtesy visit to Governor Otti at his office in Umuahia.

Disu, who said he had received positive reports from the Commissioner of Police and the Assistant Inspector-General of Police on the state government’s assistance to the command, expressed appreciation for the governor’s commitment to the welfare of police officers and security operations.

He assured the governor that the police would continue to discharge their responsibilities diligently to protect lives and property, adding that the Force was committed to ensuring residents could sleep with both eyes closed.

The police chief explained that his visit to Abia was primarily to attend the traditional marriage ceremony of his orderly, Victor Nnah Sunday, in Amangwu, Abaki-Ndoki, Ukwa East Local Government Area, but considered it necessary to pay homage to the governor as the state’s Chief Security Officer.

Responding, Governor Otti thanked the IGP for the visit and commended the professionalism of the police, particularly their prompt response whenever the state government called for assistance in addressing security challenges.

The governor also congratulated the former Commissioner of Police in Abia State on his elevation to the rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police, describing his tenure in the state as professional and marked by tact.

Otti said although Abia would have preferred to retain the former police commissioner, his promotion was a welcome development, expressing confidence that he would continue to maintain strong ties with the state.

The governor further praised the IGP for promoting national unity through his choice of aides and associates from different parts of the country, including Ohafia in Abia State.

He urged Nigerians to rise above ethnic, tribal and geographical sentiments, stressing the need to recognise their common identity and strengthen national cohesion.

The IGP was accompanied on the visit by his wife, AIG Afolabi and some Commissioners of Police, among others.

The Governor’s Chief of Staff, Pastor Caleb Ajagba, Commissioners for Information and Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Prince Okey Kanu, and Dr Matthew Ekwuribe, as well as other top government officials, were also present.