An Illustrious Son of ORO Bows Out as Governor Udom Admonished Police Officers to Emulate Him

Akwa Ibom State Governor Mr Udom Emmanuel has commiserated with the Nigeria Police Force on the demise of a former Inspector General of Police retired Late Chief Etim Inyang.

Governor Emmanuel gave the condolence during a visit on him by the Inspector General of Police Alhaji Ibrahim Idris at Government House, Uyo.

He described the late Etim Inyang as a gallant Officer who put in his best for the progress of the Nigeria Police force and rose to the apex in the service of the force before his retirement.

The Governor noted with delight the contribution of the police force to ensure peace and stability in the state and sued for more of such relationship.

He lauded Mr Idris on his elevation and reforms witnessed in the Nigeria Police Force and appealed to the Police Boss to post more men of the force to the state which bears the treasure of the Nation.

Earlier, the Police Inspector General Alhaji Ibrahim Idris represented by the Deputy Inspector General Mr Emman Inyang said that the visit was to intimate the Governor of the funeral of the late Inspector General and to condole with the people of the state over the loss of their illustrious son.

He announced that the funeral of the deceased begins on the 21st of this month and intimate the Governor that the state will play host to distinguished personalities across the country.