By A top officer of the Nigeria Police Force, ACP Aliyu Shaba, has urged his colleagues to shun criminal tendencies and embrace integrity, insisting that crime does not pay.
Shaba, who recently received national and local recognition for his exemplary service, told fellow officers that doing the right thing is the surest path to honour and respect.
“With the accolades and awards being said on social media, this is a message to my fellow colleagues: put in your best. Not primarily for reward purposes, but so that others will emulate good things you are doing.
“Any operative with criminal tendencies must change forthwith. Whatever you do, people will speak about it. Better they speak well of you than condemn you.
“Crime does not pay. If you do what is right, the world will be a better place for all of us,” he said.
ACP Shaba with members of the Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria at the event on Thursday evening
Stonix News reports that on Thursday evening, eminent members of the Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria (BOSAN) in the Warri, Udu and Effurun branches of the Nigerian Bar Association had gathered in Ekpan, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State, to honour ACP Shaba “in support of his anti-corruption posture and exemplary conduct within the Nigeria Police.”
The senior lawyers also presented him with a ₦1 million scholarship award, tenable by any of his children in the university, as a token of appreciation for his meritorious service.
ACP Shaba, who’s the immediate past Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ekpan Police Station and now the Area Commander of Ughelli Command, had earlier emerged as Divisional Police Officer of the Year and Police Officer of the Year at the maiden Nigeria Police Award and Commendation ceremony held in Abuja on 15 April 2024.
Before his posting to Ekpan, the community was regarded as a notorious haven for criminals. Under his watch, however, peace was restored and residents were able to “sleep with their two eyes closed.”
The Ekpan event, the first of its kind in the Niger Delta, attracted distinguished members of both the inner and outer bar, as well as judges of the Delta State Judiciary.
In attendance were two former NBA Presidents, Chief Thompson Joseph Okpoko, SAN, and Augustine Alegeh, SAN, as well as Kunle Edun, SAN, a former National Publicity Secretary of the NBA. Others included Chief Efe Akpofure, SAN; Charles Ajuyah, SAN; Ama Etuwewe, SAN; Ayo Asala, SAN; and Sir Victor Akpoguma, SAN-designate, alongside current and past chairmen of the NBA Warri, Udu and Effurun branches.
Also present were the Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, and the Commanding Officer, 3 Battalion, Nigerian Army, Effurun.
Presenting the award, Chief Okpoko explained the decision:
“The programme was organised following reports of ACP Shaba’s outstanding performance. Good work must be commended and rewarded.
“We also decided to provide a ₦1 million scholarship fund for his children, so they too may grow to become good Nigerians.
“Even though corruption pervades virtually every stratum of society, we need people like Shaba to lead the campaign in the Police Force.
“If nobody is ready to receive bribes, there will be nobody to give them.”
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Delivering a paper titled: The Nigeria Police Force and Public Perception, Alegeh, SAN, encouraged officers to emulate Shaba’s diligence.
“We are celebrating excellence, and we hope this inspires more officers. If you do a good job, you will be recognised.
” Instead of waiting for the Federal Government, the Senior Advocates have shown that society too can reward excellence.
“Recognising one officer doing well will encourage others to do the same, or even better.”
In his further response, a visibly elated ACP Shaba said he never expected such recognition from such a distinguished body.
“I never saw it coming. I am highly delighted to have Senior Advocates of Nigeria, my Commissioner of Police, and well-meaning citizens in Delta State come together to give me this award.
“This shows that when you do good things, people are watching. I have always fought crime and injustice, not for personal gain, but to ensure communities where I work can sleep peacefully.”
He concluded with a call to his colleagues: “This is a reminder to all officers—do your best, not for reward but because it is the right thing. Let others emulate the good things you are doing. Crime does not pay. If we all do what is right, the world will be a better place for everyone.”
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