Inspector Jamiu and his Rapid Response Squad (RRS) patrol team were attacked by daredevil robbers in Lagos on September 12, last year.
The robbers killed two of his colleagues during the incident at Ogba area of the metropolis. Adekoya was severally shot and badly wounded, but even as he lay dying, he managed to unleash a volley of bullets into the head of the retreating gang leader. The bandit died on the spot.
Sixteen bullets were later removed from Adekoya’s abdomen, even as four are still lodged in his system.
On Saturday evening, this gallamt police officer was honoured with the NIGERIAN HERO AWARD as he also went home a millionaire.
He won the Nigerian Hero award and was presented with a trophy, a certificate and the sum of N300, 000 by the company. That presentation unlocked the floodgates for a downpour of monetary gifts for the brave police officer. Akwa Ibom State Governor, Chief Godswill Akpabio started the naira rain on Adekoya with N2m. Soon, everybody was struggling to outdo the other as the shower of blessings on the police officer continued. He went home with a total of 9m as a reward for his bravery.
I really think this is a recommendable act by Nigeria. You can only encourage good act from people when we all learn to appreciate one when we see it. Jamiu was ready to lay down his life for his country and for that I think he deserves every Kobo that was given to him.
I also hope and pray that other forces and every other Nigerian will also put up such good acts in our day to day activities. MAKE NIGERIA BETTER