Odita Sunday 
Police Deploy Technology to Rescue Abducted Oyo Pupils, Teachers — DIG Fayoade
By Odita Sunday
The Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) in charge of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and the Southwest geopolitical zone, DIG Adegoke Fayoade, has assured residents of Oyo State that the Nigeria Police Force is deploying advanced technology to rescue pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area.
Fayoade gave the assurance during a strategic engagement with officers and stakeholders at the Oyo State Police Command Headquarters in Ibadan as part of his Southwest security tour.
According to the DIG, the Force is leveraging digital tools and technical expertise to ensure the safe return of the victims without collateral damage.
”I can assure you that technology is already being deployed in the rescue operation. It is only a matter of time before the abducted pupils and teachers are reunited with their families. Our priority is to bring them back alive, hale and hearty,” Fayoade said.
He explained that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, directed all Deputy Inspectors-General to undertake nationwide sensitisation and operational assessment tours aimed at strengthening public confidence in policing.
Fayoade described technology as indispensable in modern policing, saying the Force had continued to rely on intelligence gathering systems and technical experts to combat crime.
”Whatever crime that comes up, we deploy our technical experts and available technology to ensure such crimes are resolved within the shortest possible time. Technology remains indispensable in modern policing,” he stated.
Earlier, the DIG paid courtesy visits to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, where discussions centred on strengthening collaboration among security agencies, government institutions and traditional authorities.
During the engagements, Fayoade stressed the importance of intelligence sharing, community policing and inter-agency cooperation in addressing emerging security challenges across the Southwest.
At the Olubadan’s Palace, the monarch commended the Nigeria Police Force for its efforts in maintaining law and order and pledged continued support for security initiatives.
The DIG also charged police officers to uphold professionalism and avoid actions capable of eroding public trust.
”The only way to build trust is through sincerity, objectivity, prompt response to complaints, and quality policing services. Stay away from perverting justice. Make yourselves available whenever there is a problem and move swiftly to serve the public,” he charged.
He urged citizens to provide timely and credible information to security agencies, noting that community participation remains vital in tackling crime.
”The Southwest must remain safe and secure. We will continue to deal decisively with all forms of crime and criminality, but we need the support of the people through timely and credible information,” he added.
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