The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has deployed the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations, DIG Shehu Nadada, to Imo State to oversee the search-and-rescue operation for 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members and other passengers abducted.
The victims were reportedly abducted on Thursday, October 1, 2026, along the Owerri-Onitsha Road in Imo State.
In a statement on Friday, the Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, CSP Anietie Iniedu, disclosed that Nadada arrived in Imo with two Commissioners of Police and immediately assessed the situation at the scene, as well as the ongoing efforts to locate and rescue the victims.
He also said the DIG also reviewed the operational strategies, deployment of personnel and available operational assets before issuing additional directives aimed at strengthening the coordinated response.
According to the statement, Nadada assured members of the public that the police would continue working to secure the safe release of those abducted.
The DIG appealed to members of the public and the media to remain calm and vigilant.
He added that anyone with credible information that could assist the rescue operation should report to the police or the nearest security formation.
