The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has paid a working visit to Zamfara State, where he joined officers, families, and members of the public at the Islamic funeral prayer (Salat al-Janazah) held in honour of three police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.
The IGP also visited the Zamfara State Police Command to commiserate with officers and men of the Command and reaffirm the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to combating banditry and other violent crimes across the State.
The Inspector-General was received by senior government officials and security stakeholders, including the Secretary to the Zamfara State Government, Mallam Abubakar M. Nakwada, who represented the Governor of Zamfara State at the funeral prayers and related engagements.
Addressing officers and men of the Command, the IGP described the fallen officers as courageous personnel who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to the nation while confronting criminal elements threatening the peace and security of Zamfara State.
He extended the condolences of the Force Management Team and the entire Nigeria Police Force to the families of the deceased officers and assured that their sacrifice would never be forgotten.
The Inspector-General noted that while the loss was deeply painful, it would only strengthen the resolve of the Nigeria Police Force to sustain ongoing operations against banditry, kidnapping, and other violent crimes.
He charged officers to remain focused, resilient, and professional in the discharge of their duties, emphasising that criminal elements would not be allowed to undermine the determination of
