IGP Disu starts on a good note as police arrest 32 suspected bandits in Kwara

Crime Diary

ABUJA, NIGERIA — (NPA) MARCH 14 — The Kwara State Police Command, under IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has arrested 32 suspected bandits, showcasing discipline, clarity, and strategic purpose. Aliyu Giwa, Force New Media Officer, said the arrest followed credible intelligence, careful planning, and courageous execution by officers working under a leadership that demands professionalism and precision.

The statement noted: “Policing under IGP Disu will not be defined by reaction alone, but by anticipation—by intelligence that keeps the Force ahead of criminals, strategic deployment of resources, and decisive, lawful action. The Kwara operation reflects that philosophy in practice.”

Since assuming office, IGP Disu has maintained a firm grip on operations, reinvigorated command structures, sharpened intelligence frameworks, and reminded officers that discipline and purpose are the foundation of effective policing. Criminal elements, once emboldened, now find their space rapidly closing.

“This is the Nigeria Police Force under new direction: vigilant, coordinated, resolute. To the officers who executed this operation with courage and professionalism—your conduct honours the uniform and reflects the standard IGP Disu has set for every command nationwide.”

Banditry in Kwara State escalated in 2026, with deadly attacks and kidnappings across Kwara South and Kaiama. The worst incident came in February, when armed bandits stormed Woro village, killing at least 35 people and burning homes and shops. 

Security analyst commendations have followed IGP Disu’s attention to the crisis, though calls remain for sustained action to fully stem the banditry and terrorism in the state.