According to a statement by DSP Ken Nwosu, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, the suspected armed robbers were on a motorcycle when the incident happened.
The officer attached to Provost Office State Police Command Headquarters, Ikeja, Lagos, western Nigeria, was accosted by the robbers at about 6p.m. on Tuesday, 10, February around Egbeda Shasha area of Lagos State, and ordered to lie down, Pm News Reports.
Nwosu said “Mercy John and one other person were accosted by two armed robbers on motor bike and ordered to lie down. The NCO (Non Commissioned Officer) refused to comply and also turned down the order to hand over her handbag.
“However, her companion, out of fear, complied. One of the men who accosted them brought out a locally made pistol , the NCO immediately on sighting the firearm, smartly and professionally grabbed the neck of the gun-wielding hoodlum and hit his head on a nearby wall.
“The firearm fell down and she immediately grabbed it and the hoodlums sensing imminent danger, fled for their lives.”
Nwosu said, while the fleeing robbers are being trailed by the police, the female officer has since been approved for the commendation of the Commissioner of Police as well as the IGP’s commendation.
“The Commissioner of Police wishes to congratulate the NCO for this uncommon act of bravery and urges her to keep it up.
“He further enjoins all personnel of the Command to emulate the brave efforts of the NCO and put in their best in the service to the nation,” the statement added. well done brave office,what a risk you took!
Nwosu said “Mercy John and one other person were accosted by two armed robbers on motor bike and ordered to lie down. The NCO (Non Commissioned Officer) refused to comply and also turned down the order to hand over her handbag.
“However, her companion, out of fear, complied. One of the men who accosted them brought out a locally made pistol , the NCO immediately on sighting the firearm, smartly and professionally grabbed the neck of the gun-wielding hoodlum and hit his head on a nearby wall.
“The firearm fell down and she immediately grabbed it and the hoodlums sensing imminent danger, fled for their lives.”
Nwosu said, while the fleeing robbers are being trailed by the police, the female officer has since been approved for the commendation of the Commissioner of Police as well as the IGP’s commendation.
“The Commissioner of Police wishes to congratulate the NCO for this uncommon act of bravery and urges her to keep it up.
“He further enjoins all personnel of the Command to emulate the brave efforts of the NCO and put in their best in the service to the nation,” the statement added. well done brave office,what a risk you took!
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ReplyDeleteEven her face and name strong...Mercy John. That's what we expect from Cops anyway...we celebrate you because we have many cowards in uniform.
But you went all Kung-Fu on the Robbers...nice one.
Errrmmm...should we say Thank You for doing your job?
You are brave. I love that. Respect!
# MercyJohnforPresident up #Olokpa no mre APC nd PDP palava 4rm now henceforth
I'am out *catch me if u have d guts*
Very Impressive...nice one frm her...
ReplyDeleteEmma goan slp. onye aprikoo *winks*
DeleteDis one wan b like scene from a bollywood movie o. ChiChi u sure wetin u dey tell us so? Hmmm! "Uwaifo don talk e own o".
ReplyDeleteGood work
ReplyDeleteThat's bravery......one worthy to emulate by others....but na armature robbers be those one.....
ReplyDeleteHmmm no be small thing others can emulate from her
ReplyDeleteShe try well a...e no easy
ReplyDeleteIt's her job people!!
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