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Police Integrity Award Nigeria: SP Obi Honoured with Car, House

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Police Integrity Award Nigeria: SP Sentome Obi gets car and house after rejecting \$17,000 bribe. Tinubu, IGP hail him as symbol of ethical policing in Nigeria

Police Integrity Award Nigeria has taken center stage as Superintendent of Police (SP) Sentome Obi was celebrated for rejecting a \$17,000 bribe and upholding ethical standards.

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On July 23, 2025, the Bayelsa State Government, led by Governor Douye Diri, honoured SP Obi at a grand state banquet in Yenagoa. Obi received the Police Officer of the Year 2024 and the prestigious IGP Integrity Award.

As part of the reward for his unwavering professionalism, Obi was gifted a brand-new Toyota Corolla and a fully furnished three-bedroom bungalow. The officer, a Bayelsa native, heads the Financial and Cybercrime Unit at Zone 16, Yenagoa.

In a powerful endorsement, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun commended the recognition as a watershed moment in embedding integrity in Nigeria’s policing culture. “This is more than a commendation—it’s a cultural statement,” he emphasized.

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The Police Integrity Award Nigeria initiative reflects the IGP’s broader strategy to build a modern, ethically driven force. His team has recommended SP Obi and CSP Aliyu Shaba (Police Officer of the Year 2023) for accelerated promotion.

The Police Management also resolved to prominently display the portraits of both officers at major police command locations and headquarters to symbolize excellence in public service.

Further reforms include a merit-based promotion framework. Officers who win multiple integrity awards will be prioritized for elevation. This bold move aims to embed reward-for-performance and redefine policing standards across Nigeria.

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With leaders like SP Obi being spotlighted, the Police Integrity Award Nigeria is not just a recognition—it’s a call to all officers: integrity is not only expected, but it pays.

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Seven Killed, 11 Injured in Gombe Multiple-Vehicle Crash

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Seven people died and 11 were injured in a Gombe multiple-vehicle crash involving a trailer, two cars and five motorcycles

Seven people have been killed and 11 others injured in a multiple-vehicle crash involving a trailer, two cars and five motorcycles at Kumo, Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State.

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The accident occurred at about 5.30pm on Thursday at Tashan Magariya Junction along the Gombe-Billiri road, according to an incident report by the Federal Road Safety Corps.

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The FRSC attributed the crash to suspected brake failure, which allegedly caused the driver of a DAF trailer travelling from Gombe towards Yola to lose control and collide with the other vehicles.

“The accident involved a DAF trailer, two Volkswagen Golf cars and five motorcycles, making a total of eight vehicles involved in the crash,” the report stated.

According to the agency, 25 people were involved in the incident.

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Seven were confirmed dead, while 11 sustained injuries.

The report did not specify the condition of the remaining seven people.

The FRSC said the deceased comprised four adult males, two male children and one female child.

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Eleven people were injured, including four adult males, three adult females and four female children.

Their injuries included compound fractures, lacerations and bruises, according to the report.

The identities of those killed and the current conditions of the injured victims were not immediately available.

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The FRSC said its rescue team arrived at the scene shortly after receiving a distress call.

“A distress call was received at 5.32pm, and the rescue team arrived at the scene at 5.34pm,” the report stated.

The victims were taken to the Federal Medical Centre in Kumo for medical attention, while 11 people received first aid.

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The agency added that the vehicles involved were handed over to the Motor Traffic Division of the police in Kumo for further action.

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The suspected brake failure is expected to be examined as part of the investigation into the crash.

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