For his honesty, the Nasarawa Divisional Police Officer in Kano, SP Daniel Itse Amah, has been rewarded by Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba.
Amah, who reportedly rejected $200,000 bribe in a case of alleged armed robbery, was presented a Certificate of Award by the police IG.
The armed robbery case involved a Kano based legal practitioner and some police officers, The Nation learnt.
In a 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 SP Daniel led to the arrest of the suspected armed robbery syndicate in Kano.
The case has been transferred to the Force Headquarters, Abuja, on the directive of the IGP for discreet investigation, police said.
CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, confirmed the arrest to reporters.
Adejobi said: “The lawyer and the other suspects involved have a case to answer and we are on the matter.”
