The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has deployed the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations, DIG Shehu Umar Nadada, to Imo State to lead search-and-rescue operations for abducted prospective NYSC members.

The corps members and other passengers were abducted along the Owerri-Onitsha Road, Umunoha, on October 1, 2026.

According to Force PRO, CSP Anietie Iniedu, the DIG Operations arrived the state with two Commissioners of Police and carried out an on-the-spot assessment of the situation.

He reviewed operational strategies, personnel deployment and assets, and issued further directives to strengthen the coordinated response.

The assessment was conducted alongside the Imo State Commissioner of Police, CP Audu Garba Bosso; Commissioner of Police, Federal Operations, CP Akpan Anifiok; the CP in charge of Police Mobile Force, as well as other service commanders.

The Police said the search-and-rescue operation has been intensified with additional deployment of tactical teams and intelligence-led tracking of the suspects, in collaboration with sister security agencies.

DIG Nadada assured that the Nigeria Police Force is committed to the safe rescue of the 20 abducted persons and will sustain the operation until it is successfully concluded.

He urged members of the public to remain calm and provide credible information that could aid the operation, assuring that all information will be treated with strict confidentiality.

Source: Nigeria