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He did not issue a statement; he was present in person. Following the devastating attack and abduction in Oriire Local Government Area, Oyo State, on 15 May 2026, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, responded directly rather than from afar. He was accompanied by CP Ojo Adekimi of Kwara...

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