Solomon Arase, inspector-general of police, has offered posthumous promotion to officers who were killed in Monday’s suicide bombing in Damaturu, Yobe state.
At least five people, including policemen, were killed at a checkpoint when suicide bombers detonated explosives after being forced to stop.
“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,” Emmanuel Ojukwu, police spokesman, said.
“He is highly pleased that in spite of imminent challenges, the officers exhibited a high sense of patriotism and dedication to duty.
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“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.”
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