Following the performance in investigating and arresting the killers of Cynthia Osokogu, the daughter of Retired Major General Osokogu who was killed at a Lagos hotel this year, seven Police officers who performed the feat, were yesterday awarded the ‘NOA Civic Recognition Award’ by the National Orientation Agency.
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| ACP Damien Okoro, the Area Commander ‘Festac’ |
The seven officers are ACP Damien Okoro, the Area Commander ‘Festac’, DSP Imoh Gregory, Woman ASP Mariam Ogunmolasuyi, ASP Agbaje Yakubu, Inspector Edo Joseph, Woman Sergeant Patience Biokoro and Sergeant Frank Okorobon all of Area ‘E’ Festac, Lagos.
According to the DG, NOA, Mr. Mike Omeri, the National Orientation Agency decided to initiate the civic recognition award because Nigerians in various walks of life and endeavour have been making the nation proud without being recognized and encouraged.
“A lot of people are quick to say that Nigerians are bad when something goes wrong but when good things are done or patriotic feats are achieved, nobody bothers to say well done or thank you.
“The whole nation was gripped with anger, fear and rage when this ugly, unfortunate incident occurred. These patriotic officers stuck out their necks to unravel the mystery. What you did restored Nigeria to the rest of the civilized world. You also restored some sort of succour to the family by arresting those that committed the dastardly act. We also thank the IGP for providing the enabling environment for you to do the job.
“When people are making such efforts, you must tell them they are doing well. It is for this reason we are recognizing you”. In his speech, the IG, Mohammed Abubakar commended the NOA for the honour done his men saying it has opened a new vista of partnership between the Police and the agency.
Attributing the feat of arresting the killers to the policy of transformation sweeping across the Police Force, the IG said, “I assure you that we will continue to provide the right leadership and you will continue to see breakthroughs and successes in our efforts to rid the society of criminals”.
The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar commended the NOA for the honour and consequently directed the immediate elevation of some of the Officers. Sergeant Patience Biokoro and Sergeant Frank Okorobon were promoted to the rank of Inspector while Inspector Edo Joseph is to proceed on promotion course to ASP.
In your opinion, did they deserve the awards?
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I do support d recognition accoded those offrs of d law, but my concern is this, would the police hv done this much if the deceased were to be the daughter of a nobody?
ReplyDeleteGod bless somtoo for such a comment.
ReplyDeleteSamtoo I support u cos trust the pOlice wouldn't have done any thing if cynthia were nobody's child
ReplyDeleteWell said Samtoo...Well said!!!
ReplyDeleteBefore i make a comment on the issue,i'll want to throw some posers.What is the basis of the award to the officers?Is it because the daughter of an army general was the victim? What has happened to other murder cases that had been swept under the rug?How many sherrifs do the Uited States Police department given such awards for doing what they are being paid for?Its a blatant celebration of mediocrity in high places.
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