The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has commended the performances of the police athletes who distinguished themselves as Nigeria’s ambassadors at the recently concluded 13th African Games in Accra, Ghana.
The IGP said their 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 sportsmen and women showcasing their skills, passion, determination and courage on such a prestigious stage to emerge Medalists.
He emphasised 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 concluded on 2nd March in Ibadan, is a veritable testament to the effectiveness of the sports development initiatives of the Force.
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.
According to a statement issued on Thursday, April 11, by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi: “These Police Athletes garnered 1 Gold, 2 Silver and 5 Bronze totaling 8 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 serves as an inspiration to other Police Officers and fellow aspiring Athletes and inestimable potentials across the nation.”
