The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has visited communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State following the deadly attack and abduction incident recorded in the area.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid.
According to the statement, the police chief expressed sadness over the attack and sympathised with families of those who lost their lives during the incident which occurred in the early hours of Friday.
The statement read, “The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, today paid a visit to Oyo State following the tragic attack and abduction incident that occurred in Oriire Local Government Area of the State in the early hours of Friday, 15th May, 2026.
“The IGP was accompanied on the visit by the Commissioner of Police, Kwara State Command, CP Ojo Adekimi, owing to the strategic proximity of the Oriire axis to communities bordering Kwara State, as well as the Commissioner of Police, Schools Protection Squad, CP Abayomi Shogunle, in furtherance of ongoing efforts to strengthen school safety and coordinate effective response measures.
“During the visit, the Inspector-General met with the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, psc, mnips, alongside other security stakeholders, where he received operational briefings on ongoing rescue efforts and security deployments across the affected communities.”
The Force Headquarters stated that Disu assured residents, parents and guardians that security agencies had intensified coordinated operations aimed at rescuing the abducted victims and apprehending those behind the attack.
“The IGP assured residents, parents, and guardians that the Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with other security agencies, has intensified coordinated search-and-rescue operations, intelligence gathering, and tactical deployments aimed at securing the safe return of all abducted victims and bringing the perpetrators to justice,” the statement added.
The police boss reportedly condemned the incident, describing the attack as “cruel and unacceptable,” while ordering the deployment of additional tactical and intelligence assets to reinforce ongoing operations in the affected communities and surrounding forests.
The Force Headquarters also reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to protecting schools, communities and citizens across the country.
The attack was said to have been carried out by gunmen riding motorcycles, who simultaneously stormed Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota, and Community Grammar School/L.A Primary School, Esiele. Several pupils, students and staff members, including Vice Principal Mrs Alamu Folawe, were abducted during the operation.
Reacting to the incident, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, said his administration was working closely with security agencies to determine what transpired and prevent similar attacks in the future.
Makinde also appealed to residents and community leaders to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to security operatives.
He assured residents that his government would continue collaborating with security agencies to strengthen efforts against crime and improve security across the state.