A Deputy Inspector-General of Police DIG Abiodun Alabi has been pulled out of the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, on Tuesday.
The duo of Assistant Inspector-General of Police, AIG Joshua Ayodeji Ogundele and AIG Olanrewaju Stephen Olaosebikan have also retired at a pull-out parade ceremony held at the Police College, Ikeja, graced by police officers, family members, and friends of the officers.
The three officers pulled out from the NPF after attaining the mandatory retirement age of 60 years.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, congratulated them and extolled their virtues.
The three officers pulled out from the NPF after attaining the mandatory retirement age of 60 years.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, congratulated them and extolled their performances.
According to IGP Egbetokun, “Over the years, these remarkable officers have excelled in every assignment entrusted to them. DIG Abiodun Alabi in his final role as the DIG of Force CID, and as a member of the force management team, demonstrated extraordinary vision and provided insights which I would deeply miss in our management deliberations.”
“AIG Ogundele Joshua left an enduring legacy through his transformative leadership as the first CID Annex Alagbon, while AIG Olarewaju Steven, who worked closely with me as AIG worked with me at the Force Headquarters, consistently delivered outstanding results in all assignments given to him.”
DIG Abiodun Alabi
DIG Abiodun Alabi thanked the senior police, IGP Egbetokun for his leadership.
Reflecting on behalf of the celebrants, DIG Alabi said, “As I reflect on our different and interesting reports, I am reminded of the wise words of John Maxwell, leadership is not about titles, positions, or brochures. This is about one life influencing another.
“In the course of our career, we have the privilege to influence the lives of countless young officers, to mentor, guide, and inspire them to reach for greatness. Our legacy will live on, shaping the future of Nigerian police force and inspiring a new generation of leaders. We are aware that we are not perfect as we must have made mistakes or taken uncertain decisions for others.
“On that note, we offer our sincerest apologies to anyone whom we have offended by actions, reactions, or inaction during our career.
“We thank those who have supported us through our career, making sacrifices and enduring challenges and for being part of the police family. Your love, your encouragement, and your unwavering support have been our role, our inspiration, and motivation. We must also not fail to acknowledge the realities, support, and cooperation and even criticism that we have received from our colleagues both retired and serving.”
Rtd. DIG Kokumo
The Director General of the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons, NCCSALW, retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police Johnson Babatunde Kokumo in his goodwill message congratulated the retiring officers and their spouses.
He thanked the IGP for his presence describing it as a great thing just as he registered his happiness.
“I retired after 35 years of meritorious service. I did not have the opportunity of having the Inspector General grace my pull-out ceremony. This does not mean that I’m envious, but I must really register this, that it is a great thing for us to have the Inspector General of Police in our midst.”
He also congratulated the retiring senior police officers.
Rtd DIG Kokumo said,”It is a common knowledge that blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall inherit the kingdom of God.
“There is no gain saying and it is equally an incontrovertible fact that all policemen need to do it well. Following the biblical injunction, have the very great potential of inheriting the kingdom of God. How do you do this?
“You need to work hard. You need to be professional. You need to be diligent. The retiring officers of today exemplified.
“I congratulate you once again. To the retiring officers, my advice is clear. You have served meritoriously.
“Your service to the Nigerian Police Force continues. Your service to the Nigerian Police Force continues in your retirement. That is to say, you continue to remain good ambassadors of the Nigerian police force.
“To those officers who are still in active service, my advice is clear. You must be ready. You must be willing and ready to accord the retired officers, their due respect.
“All have at the back of their mind that one day you will equally retire. Retirement is a must because whatever has a beginning surely will have an end. To the retiring officers, I congratulate you.
“And my prayer is this. All good things in life, you shall benefit in superlative form in retirement. Your lives will be better in retirement.
“Your kids will be better in retirement. Your children will do better in retirement. Your source of finances will never diminish. Your source of finances will be better in retirement. I congratulate all of you,” Kokumo said.
