The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has commended Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, OFR, for his sustained support to the Nigeria Police Force in the state, assuring residents of improved policing and stronger security.
Disu gave the commendation on Saturday, November 14, 2026, during a courtesy visit to Governor Otti at his office, where he acknowledged the state government’s assistance to police officers and the Abia State Police Command.
The IGP said the Commissioner of Police in the state and the Assistant Inspector-General of Police had briefed him on the governor’s contributions to the Force, expressing appreciation for his administration’s continued support.
“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.
Disu assured the governor that the Police would sustain their commitment to protecting lives and property, promising more effective policing 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.
Explaining the purpose of his visit, Disu disclosed that he was in Abia to attend the traditional marriage ceremony of his orderly, Victor Nnah Sunday, scheduled to hold at Amangwu, Abaki-Ndoki, in Ukwa East Local Government Area.
He said he considered it appropriate to pay a courtesy call on the governor, as the state’s Chief Security Officer, before proceeding to the wedding venue.
Responding, Governor Otti thanked the IGP for the visit and praised the Nigeria Police Force for its professionalism and 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 said.
Otti also congratulated the former Commissioner of Police in Abia State on his promotion to the rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police, describing his tenure in the state as one characterised by professionalism, tact and commitment.
He said the former police commissioner had demonstrated dedication in the discharge of his responsibilities, noting that although the state would have preferred to retain him, his promotion was a welcome development.
“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,” Otti stated.
The governor expressed optimism that the officer would excel in his new position and maintain his relationship with Abia State.
Otti also congratulated the IGP’s orderly on his forthcoming marriage, recalling their previous encounter during one of his visits to the police chief.
He particularly commended Disu for promoting national inclusiveness through his choice of aides and associates from different ethnic and geographical backgrounds, describing the gesture as an example of national unity.
The governor noted that some of the IGP’s close aides were from different parts of the country, including Ohafia in Abia State, and urged Nigerians to embrace the same spirit of accommodation and mutual trust.
“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,” Otti stated.
The IGP was accompanied on the visit by his wife, AIG Afolabi, some Commissioners of Police and other officials.
The governor’s delegation included his Chief of Staff, Pastor Caleb Ajagba; the Commissioners for Information and Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Prince Okey Kanu and Dr Mathew Ekwuribe, respectively, alongside other senior government officials.
