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NUJ Honours Imo Anti-Kidnapping Unit Boss, Odeyeyiwa 
February 10, 2024 1622 Views

NUJ Honours Imo Anti-Kidnapping Unit Boss, Odeyeyiwa 

By Prisca Nguzo
The Commander, Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Imo State Police Command, CSP Odeyeyiwa Oladimeji has been honoured by the Nigeria Union Of Journalists, NUJ, South East.
The honor according to the professional body was in recognition of Odeyeyiwa’s immense effort cum contributions in crime control and human life protection in Imo State.
Presenting the auspicious award to the police chief, the NUJ South East Zonal Secretary, Comrade Ezenwa Adiukwu said the award was given to encourage the awardee and his team in their determined effort to combat violent crimes in the State especially kidnapping menace.
Adiukwu, represented by the Imo Council Chairman, Comrade Ifeanyi Nwanguma, further said the award would also help to consolidate the existing relationship between the NUJ and the command.
He pledged the continued support and cooperation of the NUJ to the operations of the unit and the command in general towards achieving effective policing of the state.
“This award given to you today is our little way of encouraging you and your men, and by extension the Imo State Police Command in your determined and selfless effort in fighting crimes especially kidnapping menace”.
“Remember to whom much is given, much is expected. So our expectation is that this award today will motivate you to do more in taming the tide of insecurity in Imo State and Nigeria in general”.
“We pray that our good Lord will afford you the grace, wisdom as well as elevate you as you continue to give in your best for the safety and general well-being of Imo citizens. Amen. Congratulations.” Nwanguma said.
Responding, Odeyeyiwa, former Division Police Officer, DPO, Atlas Cove, Lagos expressed immense happiness for the honour which he dedicated to the Command and the Commissioner, CP Aboki Danjuma.
He attributed the successes recorded by him to the leadership dexterity and professional ingenuity of the CP as well as the invaluable support and commitment of his unit team.
“To say that I am happy for is honour is an understatement. I feel rather humbled and thankful to God for everything. Also, I deeply appreciate NUJ for this and I promise never to disappoint you.”
“I dedicate this award to my CP and my men here. It is for them that I am here and we have achieved the much we have done.” Odeyeyiwa said.
The event was witnessed by top officers of the unit and other members of NUJ including the South East Zonal Secretary, Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, Mrs. Doris Alex.
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