IGP Disu deploys DIG, two CPs to rescue abducted NYSC members, passengers

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, has deployed Shehu Nadada, Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) in charge of operations, to coordinate the the rescue of 20 passengers abducted in Imo.

On October 1, two buses conveying National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members and other passengers were waylaid in Umunoha, along Owerri-Onitsha expressway.

The police command in Imo said it recovered the two buses and rescued 10 persons at the scene of the incident.

In a statement on Friday, Anietie Iniedu, force spokesperson, said Nadada has arrived in the state with two commissioners of police and conducted on-the-spot assessment of the operation.

He said the DIG reviewed the deployment of personnel and operational assets and issued directives to strengthen the coordinated response.

Iniedu said the assessment was conducted alongside Audu Bosso, Commissioner of Police in Imo; Akpan Anifiok, commissioner of police in charge of federal operations, and other service commanders.

“The search-and-rescue operation has been further intensified, with additional deployments of tactical teams and operational assets across identified areas, backed by intelligence-led tracking of the suspects,” the statement reads.

“The police are working in close coordination with sister security agencies to ensure the safe rescue of the abducted persons and the apprehension of the perpetrators.”

The force assured the public that it would continue the operation until the 20 abducted persons are rescued.