Wednesday, May 20, 2026 -The Nigeria Police has held prayers for the seventeen police officers who paid the supreme price following a terrorist attack on the Nigerian Army Special Forces School, Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State, in the early hours of 8th May, 2026.
Several gallant personnel of the Nigerian Army also made the
ultimate sacrifice while courageously repelling the attack.
Speaking during the prayers, the Inspector-General of
Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, said their sacrifice represents the highest
form of patriotism and duty to the nation.
Disu noted that the Nigeria Police Force, particularly the
Police Mobile Force, continues to maintain hundreds of personnel across the
North-East region in joint operations with the Armed Forces and other security
agencies, confronting terrorism and violent extremism daily.
“Our officers continue to put their lives on the line, often
under extremely difficult conditions, so that every Nigerian family can sleep
at night with a measure of safety and peace,” he said.
He said, “We want every Nigerian to feel, and to know in
their hearts, that there are men and women in uniform who wake up every morning
with one purpose: to serve, to protect, and if called upon, to give
everything.
“Behind every fallen officer is a family left behind, a
future cut short, and a nation that owes them an immeasurable debt of
gratitude. Their sacrifices will never be forgotten, and we solemnly pledge
that their deaths will not be in vain.
“The Nigeria Police Force will not waver. We will continue
to show up, to stand firm, and to give our very best in service to this great
nation.
“To the families of our fallen heroes, the Nigeria Police
Force stands with you in this painful moment. We share in your grief, and we
remain committed to walking this difficult road alongside you.
“May the souls of our departed officers rest in perfect
peace, and may God continue to protect all security personnel defending our
nation.”
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