….. As Corporal Juliet Wins the Bantamweight Championship in Johannesburg
….. IGP Reiterates More Honours in all Areas.
At the prestigious Extreme Fighting Championship (EFC119) in Johannesburg, South Africa, one of the Nigeria Police Force’s own, Corporal Juliet Chukwu, won the bantamweight championship title in an incredible demonstration of skill and resolve. The Nigeria Police Force, led by Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, has once again earned an outstanding honour and made the country proud.
According to a press release on Saturday, 14th December 2024, signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, this remarkable achievement highlights the growing prowess of Nigerian athletes on the global stage and reinforces the Force’s commitment to excellence in all areas of sports.
The IGP reaffirms this commitment to ensuring police excellence in sports, particularly in the rapidly evolving discipline of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). This commitment has been highlighted by the approval of the official introduction of MMA to the Force through the formation of the Nigeria Police MMA Association, the sponsorship of the 1st ever IGP MMA Open National Championship and Stakeholders Sensitization Seminar, and the approved demonstration of MMA at the 14th Biennial Police Games(BIPOGA) in Oluyolee 2024.
The IGP has stated that the NPF will continue to support Corporal Juliet Chukwu and all police athletes on their journey to greatness, as the Force will keep on aiming to achieve more honours in several other areas. Throughout the year, the Nigeria Police Force has recorded notable achievements in the areas of personnel efficiency, effective crime-bursting, reform against corruption, and now, in the aspect of sports.
The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to organisational development and success, with several programs and initiatives implemented towards this goal, even in the area of sports. The Force is dedicated to nurturing talent and fostering an environment that encourages excellence for its officers in all endeavours.
