Police IG Promotes 3 Officers Killed In Damaturu Bomb Blast

The Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase has approved
post-humous promotion of the three officers that were killed when terrorists
detonated explosives at a police checkpoint in Damaturu, Yobe on Sunday. Emmanuel
Ojukwu, the Force Public Relations Officer, said in a statement issued on
Monday that the IGP approved promotion in recognition of their gallantry while
on duty.

“The IGP salutes the courage and gallantry displayed by
officers of the Yobe State Police Command in containing the menace of insurgency
in the State. He is highly pleased that in spite of imminent challenges, the
officers exhibited a high sense of patriotism and dedication to duty. Continue…

“While regretting the death in active service of three
officers in the unfortunate incident of Monday 20th July, 2015, the IGP
observed that but for the indomitable spirit, sacrifice and professionalism of
the deceased officers; the terrorists would have detonated the explosives in a
high profile target.

“To further consolidate the commendation, the IGP has approved
the post-humous promotion of the deceased officers.

“He has also ordered the Medical Department to foot the
medical bill of the injured officer. In addition, four children each of the
deceased officers will be offered scholarship up to secondary school level
while the families will be afforded priority in the budding Police Housing
Scheme.

“Similar gesture will be extended to other officers who paid
the supreme sacrifice in the course of fighting insurgency”.