The Taraba State Police Command recently recognized and rewarded four officers for their integrity in refusing a bribe of over N8 million from suspected kidnappers.
During a ceremony held in his office, the Commissioner of Police, CP David Iloy Anomon, presented awards to the officers, highlighting the importance of acknowledging exemplary conduct in the line of duty. Commissioner Anomon commended the officers from the 40 PMF stationed at the Kwanti-Napu checkpoint along the Jalingo-Yola road for their outstanding ethical rectitude.
[blockquote align=”left” author=”IGP” style=”font-size: 30px”]He underscored the significance of their conduct as a shining example for others within the Force to emulate.?[/blockquote]
The officers, stationed at the checkpoint on the 29th of the previous month, intercepted a Toyota Starlet carrying three passengers. Acting on their instincts, they conducted a thorough search and discovered N8.555 million in the vehicle. Despite being offered a substantial bribe by the suspects, the officers remained resolute in upholding the law and rejected the illicit offer.
Commissioner Anomon praised their actions as consistent with the zero-tolerance approach to corruption advocated by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. He underscored the significance of their conduct as a shining example for others within the Force to emulate.
The honored officers, namely Inspector Difference Tih, Inspector Ngamarju Gambi, Inspector Usman Haruna, and CPL Zarudeen Mamuda, reiterated their commitment to combatting corrupt practices and contributing to the advancement of the Nigerian Police Force and the nation at large.
