IGP Disu Commends Otti’s Support to Police, Pledges Enhanced Security in Abia

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has visited Abia State and commended Abia State Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, for his sustained support and assistance to the Abia State Command of the Nigeria Police Force.

The IGP gave the commendation on Saturday, November 14, 2026, when he paid a courtesy visit to Governor Otti in his office.

Mr. Disu expressed appreciation for the Governor’s support to police officers and the Command, noting that both the Commissioner of Police and the Assistant Inspector-General of Police had briefed him on the assistance the State Government had been providing to the Force.

“I want to thank you for all you have been doing for my officers. My Commissioner of Police has told me all you have been doing for us. The AIG too reiterated it. Thank you so much for it,” he said.

The super cop assured the Governor that the Police would continue to discharge their responsibilities diligently to guarantee the safety of lives and property. He also assured residents of the Force’s continued commitment to effective policing and improved security across the State.

“I will give you my word that we will continue to do our best to ensure proper policing so that people of the State will be able to sleep with their two eyes closed,” the IGP stated.

The IGP explained that his visit to Abia was to celebrate with his orderly, Victor Nnah Sunday, who is holding his traditional marriage ceremony at Amangwu, Abaki-Ndoki, Ukwa East.

He said it was appropriate to pay homage to the Governor, as the Chief Security Officer of the State, before proceeding to the wedding venue.

Responding, the Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, thanked the IGP for the visit and acknowledged the professionalism of the Nigeria Police Force, particularly its responsiveness to security challenges in the State.

“Thank you for what you do for the country. Thank you for the professionalism of the Force and for making everyone realise that the safety and security of the people is paramount.

“We have had instances where we called upon you and you responded swiftly,” the Governor stated.

Gov. Otti also commended the IGP for the promotion of the former Commissioner of Police in Abia State to the rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police, describing his stay in the State as one marked by professionalism and tact.

According to the Governor, the former Commissioner of Police demonstrated commitment and professionalism in the discharge of his duties, adding that his promotion was a development the State appreciated, despite the desire to retain him.

“He demonstrated professionalism and tact in the discharge of his duties. If not that it is a promotion, we would have resisted it, but we believe it is good for him to move on,” Gov. Otti stated.

The State Chief Executive added that the promotion would bring greater responsibilities and expressed optimism that the officer would continue to maintain close ties with Abia.

The Governor further congratulated the IGP’s orderly who is celebrating his marriage, recalling that he had met him during one of his previous visits to the IGP.

Gov. Otti particularly praised Disu for demonstrating national inclusiveness in his choice of aides and associates, irrespective of ethnic or geographical backgrounds.

The Governor noted that some of the IGP’s close aides are from different parts of the country, including Ohafia in Abia State, describing the development as an example of national unity and mutual confidence.

The Governor urged Nigerians to look beyond ethnic, tribal and geographical considerations, stressing that citizens are one people created by God and should promote unity in their dealings with one another.

“We want to thank you and also encourage everyone to emulate you. Sometimes, when we pay so much attention to locality, tribal sentiments and all those things, we forget that we are one and the same people created by God. And I want to re-emphasise the fact that you are showing a good example,” Gov. Otti stated.

The Inspector-General of Police was accompanied to the visit by his wife, AIG Afolabi, some Commissioners of Police, among others, while the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Pastor Caleb Ajagba, Commissioners for Information and his Arts, Culture and Creative Economy Colleague, Prince Okey Kanu and Dr. Mathew Ekwuribe including other top government officials were present to receive the guests.

Ctz. UKOHA, NJOKU UKOHA
Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor of Abia State.