Lagos CP Present Commendation Letter, Cash Gift to Families of Four Officer Killed during Robbery Attack

Folake Sokoya

The Commissioner of Police in Lagos, Mr Fatai Owoseni, on Tuesday April 25, presented Certificates of Commendation to four families of policemen killed and four that injured by militants at the Isawo area in Ikorodu.

They were also given some undisclosed amount of money for their gallantry, commitment and show of loyalty to their father’s land.

The dead officers include Insp. Godwin Iroagbalachi, Insp. Francis Pemi, Sgt. Mamuda Dembo and Sgt Idor Ekoro.

The injured officers are CSP Ejiofor Obiora, DPO of Owutu division that led other officers to the rescued mission, Sgt Orumoh Awhalawibue, Sgt Olatunji Gbadebo and Sgt Alexendrer Ugbadu, who was discharged from LUTH on Tuesday 24 April.

Four policemen, an Army Captain and a civilian were killed by militants on April 9, at about 2.00am, at Isawo area of Ikorodu, after responding to a distress call.

CP Owoseni said that the Nigeria Police Force recognized the efforts and supreme prize the officers had paid so that some people could obtain their freedom.

“The police appreciates the commitment and act of gallantry exhibited by the officers. On behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, the dead officers will receive the Commissioner post humours award and certificate of commendation. Those injured will also receive commendation certificate to salute their act of bravery, “ he said.