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Senate Celebrates Outstanding Commissioner of Police, Oyebade

Segun Atanda/

The Senate has acknowledged Abia State Commissioner of Police (CP), Adeleye Olushola Oyebade as the most outstanding CP on Security Reforms and Good Leadership in Nigeria.

Based on the recognition, Oyebade has received a Certificate of Award from the Senate Committee on Police Affairs, signed by the Chairman, Senator Abu Ibrahim.

Newsmakersng learnt that the Senate Committee presented the National Security Award Recognition in collaboration with the Nigeria Media Links, at an event, at the International Press Center, in Abuja.

Reward for Hard Work: The Certificate of Award Received by CP Oyebade

The coordinator of Nigeria Media Links, Mr Calistus Duru, said, “Policemen in Abia under the leadership of Oyebade are alive to their responsibilities.”

Award Plaque Received by CP Oyebade

Oyebade was described as an officer who has been working tirelessly in pursuit of the objectives of the Inspector General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris.

Meanwhile, the police in Abia ended the reign of a gang of armed robbers, on Sunday, and recovered some vehicles, stolen properties, arms and ammunition.

The state police spokesman, DSP Geoffrey Ogbona told Newsmakersng that two hoodlums were killed in a shootout with the police, and one of the bandits identified as Ugochukwu Emeka Uche, was arrested alive.

He said, “The police recovered two Toyota vehicles – 4Runner Jeep marked DR 413 ENU and Corolla Saloon Car marked EPE 568 EM snatched from one David Gobble of Ogbor-Hill Aba.

One of the recovered cars
Locally made pistols recovered from the bandits

“Other items recovered included three locally made shotguns, live and expended Cartridges, nine GSM phones, one wristwatch, one National ID card bearing Uzoefuna Ifechi Kingsley, two wedding rings (identified) and cash sum of N65, 020. Investigation has commenced toward arresting the fleeing members of the gang.”

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  • A massive congratulations to the CP. I hope and pray the CP won't allow our corrupt senators break his resolve to fight crimes with no fear or favour.

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