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.
DAILY POST reported that 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.”
