The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Saturday, praised the Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, for his support to the Abia State Command of the Nigeria Police Force.
Disu, who visited the Governor at his office in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South LGA, assured Abia residents that they would enjoy tighter security from the Police.
He said that he received briefings from the Abia State Police Command and the Zone 9 Police Headquarters, Umuahia, about the support they are receiving from the Abia State government.
The IGP charged the officers of the Abia State Police Command and the Zone 9 Police Headquarters to diligently discharge their duties in protecting the lives of Abia residents.
“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, on his traditional marriage ceremony at Amangwu, Abaki-Ndoki, Ukwa East.
Responding, Abia State Governor, 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.
“We have had instances where we called upon you, and you responded swiftly,” the governor stated.
