HAJJ 2026: 1600 LAGOS PILGRIMS ARRIVE SAFELY FROM MAKKAH. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 HAJJ 2026: 1600 LAGOS PILGRIMS ARRIVE SAFELY FROM MAKKAH The 1,600 Lagos pilgrims who participated in the just-concluded Hajj exercise in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have all arrived safely to join their respective families. The safe arrival of the last and final batch of 187 pilgrims on Saturday marked the conclusion of the 2026 Hajj operations. Speaking to journalists at the tarmac of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, the Amir-ul-Hajj and State Commissioner of Home Affairs, Ibrahim Layode said that the spiritual exercise was a success for Lagos State. The Commissioner who attributed the success to the exemplary conduct of the pilgrims while in the Holy Land maintained that the State also made adequate arrangements by engaging critical stakeholders ahead of the journey. "We give all Glory to Almighty God for the successful completion of this year's Hajj journey to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and I want to say that it was a success achieved through teamwork a...

IGP EGBETOKUN ORDERS IMMEDIATE DEPLOYMENT OF TACTICAL AND INTELLIGENCE ASSETS TO KAIAMA, KWARA STATE. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 IGP EGBETOKUN ORDERS IMMEDIATE DEPLOYMENT OF TACTICAL AND INTELLIGENCE ASSETS TO KAIAMA, KWARA STATE

 ⁃ Assures that perpetrators will be apprehended


The Nigeria Police Force strongly condemns the violent attack that occurred on Tuesday, 3rd February, 2026, in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, which has sadly resulted in the confirmed death of seventy-five (75) persons.


The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, extends his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, as well as to the Government and people of Kwara State, over this deeply painful and tragic incident.


The IGP reassures the public that the Nigeria Police Force remains steadfast in its responsibility to protect lives and property, and will continue to do everything necessary to guarantee the safety and security of all citizens.


In response, the Inspector-General of Police has ordered the immediate deployment of tactical, operational, and intelligence assets to Kaiama and surrounding communities. This action is aimed at restoring calm, strengthening security presence, and preventing further acts of violence.


The Force has launched an intensive manhunt for the perpetrators and all individuals connected to this heinous crime. Investigations are already underway, and all available resources have been mobilised to ensure that those responsible are identified, apprehended, and brought to justice. The perpetrators will not escape the long arm of the law.


Members of the public are urged to remain calm and to support ongoing security efforts by providing timely and credible information that may assist operations. Such information can be reported at the nearest police station or through established police communication channels.


The Nigeria Police Force reiterates its unwavering commitment to maintaining peace, law, and order across the country.


Ag. ACP BENJAMIN HUNDEYIN, anipr, mipra

FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,

FORCE HEADQUARTERS,

ABUJA.


5TH FEBRUARY, 2026.

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