A policeman identified as SP Daniel Itse Amah has carved his name on gold after he rejected a 200,000 USD bribe.
Okay.ng reports that the police officer, who is the Divisional Police Officer in charge of Nasarawa Division in Kano State was offered the bribe by a robbery syndicate, now arrested, in a bid to escape without getting caught.
The Nigeria Police Force and many Nigerians online have applauded him for his integrity and exhibition of sound professionalism.
The IGP also commended the gallantry of one, Inspector Ekene Ndukwu of the Imo State Police Command who successfully laid ambush and neutralized two members of a bandit gang who stormed his house in the early hours of August 4th, 2022. The Police Inspector who was armed, surprised the bandits with heavy gunfire which repelled their attacks.
A statement released on Wednesday in Abuja by CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer read in part,
“The IGP equally commended Police Constable Nura Mande attached to the Katsina State Police Command who found and returned an envelope containing 800 USD belonging to an intending pilgrim, an old woman, at the Hajj Camp, Katsina.
“The Inspector-General of Police has charged all officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force to emulate the noble conduct of these exemplary members of the Force. He tasked the commended officers to continually exemplify good conduct, integrity, bravery and gallantry in the discharge of their policing responsibilies.