The Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase salutes the courage and gallantry displayed by officers of the Yobe State Police Command in containing the menace of the insurgent group, Boko Haram in the State.
He said he is highly pleased that in spite of imminent challenges, the officers exhibited a high sense of patriotism and dedication to duty.In a statement by the public relations officer, Emmanuel Ojukwu in Abuja on Tuesday, while regretting the death in active service of three officers in the unfortunate incident of Monday 20th July, 2015, he observed that 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, Arase 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.
