Maiden Nigeria Police Awards: Full list of awardees

Maiden Nigeria Police Awards: Full list of awardees

Dignitaries at the Police Awards night

The maiden edition of the Nigeria Police Awards and Commendations ceremony was held in Abuja Monday night with Vice President Kashim Shettima leading other top government functionaries to the event.

Speaking at the event, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, said the award was intended to showcase the meritorious but guiding principles that should shape the daily actions and decisions of police officers.

He 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 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.”

Below is full list of the award winners :

 

  1. CSP Odeyeyiwa Oladimeji – Crime Buster of the Year
  2. Grade III Alabi Kayode – Traffic Warden of the Year
  3. Corporal Abbey Yetunde – Police Sportsman of the Year
  4. CP Muhammed Gumei – Community Policing Advocate of the Year
  5. SP Haruna Abdullahi (Kano State PPRO) – Police Public Relations Officer of the Year
  6. ACP Dere 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 Oluropo – Investigator of the Year
  9. Inspector Onyia Everistus (State Criminal Investigation Department, Enugu 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

12 ACP Muhammad Musa – Area Commander of the Year

  1. ASP Madaki Emmanuel – Police Legal Officer of the Year
  2. SP Elaigwu Augustine (Commander, Counter-Insurgency/Joint Operation FOB, Aguata Anambra Command) – Award For Gallantry
  3. SP Idris Ibrahim, SP Okoi Iferi (Counter Intelligence Unit) – Award For Integrity

16. CP Olatunji Disu – Commissi