Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu. Photo: NPF
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has explained that security agencies delayed the rescue operation of abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State to avoid exposing the victims to danger.
Disu said the decision was taken despite mounting pressure from Nigerians who criticised the pace of the operation and compared Nigeria’s security response with that of other countries.
The IG, while speaking on the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State during a press briefing on Thursday, said security agencies held several meetings late into the night and kept details of their plans secret to prevent collateral damage.
The victims were abducted in May 2026 when suspected terrorists attacked schools in the area and took dozens of pupils and teachers into captivity.
