IGP Disu Honours 10 Fallen SIS Officers, Vows Relentless War Against Bandits

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Monday honoured 10 personnel of the Special Intervention Squad (SIS) who were killed in a fierce encounter with suspected bandits in Kebbi State, declaring that their sacrifice would not be in vain.

The memorial parade was held at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, in honour of the officers who paid the supreme price while confronting suspected bandits along the Rafin Makuku axis of Sakaba Local Government Area of Kebbi State on August 10, 2026.

According to the IGP, the police personnel had intercepted a heavily armed group of suspected bandits moving between Zamfara and Kebbi States when the encounter occurred.

He said the officers fought with courage and determination to protect the lives and property of Nigerians, but 10 personnel were killed while two others sustained injuries. Two civilians also lost their lives during the encounter.

Despite the heavy loss, Disu said the operation resulted in the neutralisation of at least 17 suspected bandits, while four motorcycles belonging to the attackers were destroyed.

The official memorial list identified the 10 fallen SIS personnel as ;

  • ASP Bala Buba, AP/F/No. 306724;
  • Inspector Stephen Simon, AP/F/No. 260162;
  • Inspector Awwal Sanni, AP/F/No. 358380
  • Inspector Ayuba Hassan, AP/F/No. 376908;
  • Inspector Magaji Abdullahi, AP/F/No. 376892;
  • Inspector Solomon Jatau, AP/F/No. 376893;
  • Inspector Yahuza Umar, AP/F/No. 370343;
  • Sergeant Momjimoh Hamza, AP/F/No. 514474;
  • Corporal Ukpong Otuekong, AP/F/No. 524419; and
  • Corporal Adam Abdulhakeem, AP/F/No. 538935.

Disu described the fallen officers as gallant men who died fulfilling their oath to serve, protect and defend lives and property.

“Behind every fallen officer is a family that has lost a husband, father, son, brother or loved one,” the IGP said, assured the bereaved families that the Nigeria Police Force would not abandon them.

He urged Nigerians to remember the fallen officers and thousands of other police personnel who continue to put their lives on the line in the service of the nation.

The IGP further assured Nigerians that the Nigeria Police Force remained resolute in its constitutional responsibility to protect lives and property, stressing that the Force would continue to work with the Nigeria military, sister security agencies, state governments and communities to confront banditry, terrorism and other forms of violent criminality.

“We shall not be intimidated, we shall not relent, and we shall not allow the sacrifices of our fallen heroes to be in vain,” Disu declared.

He said the Force would continue to pursue criminal elements, disrupt their activities and ensure that those responsible for attacks on security personnel and innocent citizens were brought to justice.

Disu called on officers and personnel to draw renewed strength from the courage of their fallen colleagues as the Force continues its efforts to restore and sustain peace and security across the country.

He prayed for the repose of the souls of the deceased officers and for strength for their families to bear the loss.

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