Edo Police Honour Five Officers For Exhibiting Excellence Performance ...As Afolabi Gives Solar Fans, Bag Of Rices To Officers




 










Edo Police Honour Five Officers For Exhibiting Excellence Performance 


...As Afolabi Gives Solar Fans, Bag Of  Rices To Officers

Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin 

For putting on excellence performance, Five officers of the Edo State police command have been honoured for their exceptional professionalism and outstanding contributions to the fight against crime, as philanthropist Mr. Afolabi Alayiwola donated five bags of rice and four solar-powered fans to support their welfare.

Speaking during the presentation event at the Command Headquarters in Benin City, CP Monday Agbonika said the officers earned the recognition through their commitment, courage and operational successes in tackling kidnapping, armed robbery, cultism and other violent crimes across Edo State.

Agbonika recalled that the Command had earlier showcased several major breakthroughs during its operational briefing, including the recovery of arms and ammunition, the arrest of suspected kidnappers, cultists and murder suspects, the recovery of ransom money, the retrieval of stolen vehicles and the rescue of kidnapped victims through intelligence-led operations.




According to the police commissioner, the achievements were made possible through the officers’ professionalism, effective use of technology and intelligence, as well as strong collaboration with local communities under the Inspector-General of Police’s community-oriented policing initiative.

CP said,"The Inspector-General of Police has always enjoined us to adopt a problem-solving approach and community-oriented policing. Because of that, the Command has embraced people-centred policing, and we are receiving more intelligence from members of the public than ever before. This is translating into greater operational successes.

He described the honoured officers as frontline operatives who had repeatedly risked their lives in dangerous operations against criminal gangs, revealing that they often spent several days in forests pursuing kidnappers under extremely harsh conditions.

“There are times these officers remain in the bush for three days without food or water while tracking kidnappers. They have distinguished themselves in intelligence gathering, technology-driven policing, partnership with the people and, most importantly, in delivering results,” he stated.


Agbonika said the recognition was intended to motivate the recipients and inspire other officers to embrace professionalism and dedication, adding that the Command would recommend the outstanding officers to the Inspector-General of Police for further recognition, including possible promotions and other rewards.

The commissioner, however, made it clear that while excellence would continue to attract rewards, misconduct would equally attract sanctions.

He disclosed that officers accused of extortion and other forms of unprofessional conduct had been arrested and detained, stressing that discipline remains a key component of the Command’s reform agenda.

“While we reward officers who distinguish themselves, we also punish those found wanting. Officers accused of extortion and other acts of misconduct have been arrested and detained. This carrot-and-stick approach will strengthen discipline and improve public confidence in the police,” he said.

Presenting the items, Mr. Alayiwola said the donation was his personal way of appreciating the sacrifices and unwavering commitment of police officers who continue to protect lives and property despite the risks associated with their duties.

Alayiwola urged the beneficiaries and other officers to remain steadfast in their commitment to public service.

The beneficiaries are SP Godspower Etinosa Osagie, SP Ikebe Peter Ogah, SP Mariam Andrew Iyobe, CSP Idaba Peters and ASP Shalom Jaret.


The beneficiaries expressed gratitude to the donor and the police leadership for the recognition, describing it as a morale booster that would spur them to greater commitment. The ceremony ended with photographs of the award recipients alongside Commissioner Agbonika and Mr. Alayiwola.


 

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