Abia security: The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has commended Governor Alex Otti for supporting the Abia State Police Command and promised tighter security across the state.
Disu gave the assurance on Saturday during a visit to the governor at his office in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area.
The IGP said he had received briefings from the Abia State Police Command and Zone 9 Police Headquarters in Umuahia about the state government’s support for police operations.
He urged officers to remain committed to protecting lives and property and to discharge their duties professionally.
Disu assured residents that the police would strengthen security and respond to their concerns.
“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,” he said.
The IGP also explained that his visit to Abia was partly to attend the traditional marriage ceremony of his orderly, Victor Nnah Sunday, in Amangwu, Abaki-Ndoki, Ukwa East Local Government Area.
In his response, Governor Otti thanked Disu for visiting the state and acknowledged the police force’s efforts in addressing security challenges.
He particularly praised the command’s response to requests for security assistance.
“We have had instances where we called upon you, and you responded swiftly,” Otti said.
The meeting highlighted the state government’s support for police operations and the commitment of the police leadership to strengthening security in Abia.
