For his professionalism, Divisional Police Officer (DPO) SP Daniel Itse Amah has been rewarded by Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba.
The DPO serving Nasarawa area of Kano State, reportedly rejected a bribe $200,000 offered him in a case of alleged armed robbery.
For his diligence, the officer was presented a Certificate of Award by the police IG.
The armed robbery case involves a Kano based legal practitioner and some police officers, a Source learnt.
In the letter of commendation, Amah was hailed for exhibiting “sound professionalism” leading to the arrest of Ali Zaki, a Kano-based legal practitioner, and some police officers.
Investigations by operatives led by Amah led to the arrest of the suspected armed robbery syndicate in Kano.
The case has been transferred to Force Headquarters, Abuja, on the directive of the IGP for further investigation, police said.
CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force spokesman confirmed the arrest.
Adejobi said: “The lawyer and the other suspects involved have a case to answer and we are on the matter.”
