By Rita Enemuru, Reporting
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun PhD, has commended the exceptional performances of police athletes who distinguished themselves as Nigeria’s ambassadors at the recently concluded 13th African Games in Accra, Ghana.
In a statement made available to Stonix News, Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, quoted the IGP as noting that the athletes’ remarkable performances across various sporting events have brought immense pride to the force and the country at large.
“While receiving the athletes, the IGP, who was represented by the Force Director of Sports (FSO), CP Patrick Atayero, likened the African Games to a continental Olympics, and harped on the significance of young and talented police sports men and women showcasing their skills, passion, determination and courage on such a prestigious stage to emerge medalists.
“He emphasized that the success of police athletes at the 13th African Games which held from 8th to 26th March, 2024, shortly after the 14th Biennial Police Games (Oluyole 2024) that was concluded on 2nd March in Ibadan, is a veritable testament to the effectiveness of the sports development initiatives of the force.
“According to the statement, the medalists – Inspr. Aisha Adamu, Sgt. Mohammed Inuwa, Sgt. Emmanuel Bala, Sgt. Matthew Deshi, Corporal Chika Blessing, Corporal Nathaniel Samson, Corporal Victor Ikechukwu, Corporal Eweh Emmanuel, Corporal Collins Obi, Corporal Godwin Sunday, Corporal Emmanuel Ochayi, Corporal Aminu Garba, PC Olayiwola Zainab, PC Mabel David, PC Precious Joel, PC Esther Peter, and Bello Tunde Muiz (Education Officer II), demonstrated exceptional dexterity in Arm wrestling, Athletics, Badminton, Mixed Martial Arts, Swimming and Hockey.
“These police athletes garnered one gold, two silver and five bronze totalling eight medals, for Nigeria at the continental sports fiesta.
“The Inspector General of Police appreciates all police athletes for their dedication, hard work, and commitment to sporting excellence, national unity and development in all spheres in Nigeria.
“He reiterates that their collective success served as an inspiration to other police officers and fellow aspiring athletes and inestimable potentials across the nation,” the statement read.
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