The Yobe Police Command on Wednesday presented special certificates of commendation to six policemen for bravery.
The six policemen were honoured for foiling an attempt by gunmen to attack the Mobile Police Base, Damaturu.
Alhaji Rufai Sanusi, the Police Commissioner, while presenting the certificates, said one inspector and five others, uncovered plans by gunmen to attack the mobile police base.
“On February 16, 2014, the suspected gunmen were spotted on surveillance, spying the mobile base.
“The policemen uncovered the nefarious plan and gallantly engaged them in a gun dwell but they escaped.
“The certificates are in recognition of their alertness, courage and gallantry in confronting the suspects,” he said.
Sanusi said the command would recommend their promotion to the Inspector General of Police.
“We are modelling after the Inspector General of Police’s policy of recognising excellence to encourage efficiency in the police.
“The IGP recognises and appreciates efficiency in service and I am a proud beneficiary of this recognition, and I am extending same to officers and men of the command,” Sanusi said. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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