The Yobe State Commissioner of Police, Abdulmaliki Somounu, has dedicated his recent award to the 265 deceased police officers who lost their lives on the course of fighting insurgents in the state.
Somounu disclosed this at the weekend in his office while receiving an “Award of Honour” presented to him by a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO).
“I dedicated this award to over 265 policemen who have lost their lives on the course of fighting insurgents and generally the entire Yobe state police officers.”
Somounu also expressed gratitude to other sister security agencies who worked harmoniously with the command to ensure safety of lives and properties of the people of state.
The Country Regional Director of the NGO, Donatus Lawrence, said the award was to appreciate efforts of the Commissioner for combating terrorism, crimes across the state.
Lawrence appealed to other police officers to emulate the Commissioner who discharges his duties with passion, professionalism and dedication.
