NPF won Bantamweight Championship title

A Nigerian Police Officer, Corporal Juliet Chukwu has won the Bantamweight Championship title in Johannesburg, South Africa 
 
A statement released by the Spokesperson of the Force, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Saturday said the officer won the honour following an exhilarating display of skill and determination at the prestigious Extreme Fighting Championship (EFC119).
 
The statement reads 
“The Nigeria Police Force under the leadership of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has once again earned another outstanding honour and made the nation proud as one of its own, Corporal Juliet Chukwu, clinches the Bantamweight Championship title in an exhilarating display of skill and determination at the prestigious Extreme Fighting Championship (EFC119) held in Johannesburg, South Africa”
 
The statement added that “this remarkable achievement highlights the growing prowess of Nigerian athletes on the global stage and reinforces the Force’s commitment to excellence in all areas of sports”
 
 The statement reaffirmed the Inspector General of Police commitment to supporting sporting activities in the force 
 
“The IGP reaffirms this commitment to ensuring Police excellence in sports, particularly in the rapidly evolving discipline of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)” 
 
” This commitment has been highlighted by the approval of the official introduction of MMA to the Force through the formation of the Nigeria Police MMA Association, the sponsorship of the 1st ever IGP MMA Open National Championship and Stakeholders Sensitization Seminar, and the approved demonstration of MMA at the 14th Biennial Police Games (BIPOGA) – Oluyole 2024″ the statement said
 
The statement further quoted the IGP as saying that the NPF will continue to support Corporal Juliet Chukwu and all police athletes on their journey to greatness
 
“The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to organizational development and success, with several programs and initiatives emplaced towards this goal, even in the area of sports” it assured.