The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun has said that the Police Awards and Commendations ceremony serves as a platform for celebration and a reminder of the importance of accountability and responsibility within law enforcement.
Speaking at the event held at the Congress Hall, Transcorp Hilton Abuja, the IGP said the award has demonstrated the respected but guiding principles that should shape every day of their actions and decisions.
Egbetokun said, “Similarly, recognition will be given to discipline officers who diligently carried out investigations and prosecutions.
“Their efforts have brought offenders to justice, delivered closure to victims and reinforced the rule of law, transforming justice from a mere concept into a tangible reality for all.
“It’ll also be presented in 16 distinct categories, including crime posting side by client, community, policy, investigation, gallantry and integrity, communicating with the force.”
The IGP noted that the Force “remains vigilant in sanctioning those who have acted unprofessionally or in violation of the code of conduct in the course of their duties.
“The Awards Night serves not only as a platform for celebration but also as a reminder of the importance of accountability and responsibility within law enforcement.”
Meanwhile, CP Olatunji Rilwan Disu of the Rivers State Police Command has won the Command Commissioner of Police of the Year at the Nigeria Police Awards and Commendation Ceremony.
The event also saw CSP Shaba Aliu winning the Police Officer of the Year for his civil relations gesture with the community.
The maiden edition of the Nigeria Police Awards and Commendations Ceremony held in conjunction with Lenders Consult International brought dignitaries from the government, Agencies and Parastatals in attendance.
The Special Guest of Honour, President Bola Tinubu, was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima.
Also present at the ceremony were the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio; the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa; Chief of Army Staff, Lit-Gen. Taoreeh Lagbaja; among others.
To honour outstanding police officers, the first-ever Nigeria Police Awards and Commendations ceremony was organised in collaboration with Lenders Consult International.
Below are the winners of the maiden Awards and Commendations Ceremony:
1. CSP Odeyeyiwa Oladimeji – Winner Crime Buster of the Year
2. Grade III Alabi Kayode – Traffic Warden of the Year
3. Corporal Abbey Yetumde – Police Sportsman of the Year
4. CP Muhammed Usaini Gumei – Community Policing Advocate of the Year
5. Police SP Haruna Abdullahi (Kano State PPRO) – Police Public Relations Officer of the Year
6. ACP Dere Yusuf Olalekan (Medical Officer Ondo State Command) – Police Medical Personnel of the Year
7. ASP Nnamdi Egbunike – Cyber Crime Buster of the Year
8. SP Kasumu Rilwan Oluropo – Investigator of the Year
9. Inspector Onyia Everistus (SCID, Enigi Command) – Detective of the Year
10. Patrol Team From 40 PMF (Taraba Command) – Patrol Team of the Year
11. CSP Shaba Aliyu – Divisional Police Officer of the Year DPO
12 ACP Muhammad Z Musa – Area Commander of the Year
13. ASP Madaki Wisdom Emmanuel – Police Lega Officer of the Year
14. SP Elaigwu Augustine (Commander, Counter-Insurgency/Joint Operation FOB, Aguata Anambra command – Award For Gallantry
15. ALL NOMINEES WINNERS SP Idris Ibrahim, SP Okoi Emmanuel Iferi, Counter Intelligence Unit – Award For Integrity
16. CP Olatunji Rilwan Disu – Command Commissioner of Police of the Year
A Post humour Award Memorial recognition was given to the families of the following Officers, the Late Bako Angbashim
