IGP promotes boxing champion, commends Constable’s bravery

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has commended the bravery, gallantry and steadfastness of Police Constable (PC) Mary Yetunde Aina (aka Iron Abbey).

Aina, who won the World Boxing Foundation (WBF) International Super Bantamweight title belt at East Sussex, London, was received by the IGP on Monday, February 28 at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.

The IGP, who was elated at the uniqueness of her achievement, awarded her a special promotion to the next rank of Corporal and a monetary reward.

The IGP also extended a monetary reward to her coach, Inspector Augustine Okporu.

With four wins and three knockouts, she won the championship bout based on unanimous decision on Friday, February 18, as the first Nigerian and African female to achieve the feat.

The IGP, while receiving the WBF Champion, in company of the Force Management Team and the Force Sports Officer, DCP Patrick Atayero, commended her gallantry.

Baba, while noting the immense contributions of the Nigeria Police Force to sports development in Nigeria, emphasized that PC Aina has joined the long list of police officers who have distinguished themselves in the area of sports development in the country and across the globe.

He, therefore, urged all members of the Force to take advantage of the several sport championships to develop their skills.

The Star