Kyari and his operatives, who have
bagged series of awards for valour, last week, snagged another award, this time
from the Lagos State Government. This, however, wouldn’t also be his first
award from the state government.
During the administration of Raji
Fashola (SAN), as governor of the state, Kyari, then the OC of Special
Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), bagged series of awards after arresting several
robbers and kidnappers.
Last week award, Kyari was inducted
into the ‘Excellence in Security Merit Award’ at the Lagos @50 Hall of Fame
Awards.
The organisers of the Lagos @50 Hall
of Fame Awards, TECHTV in conjunction with the Lagos State Government, conferred
the award on Kyari in recognition of his meritorious service to Lagos and
Nigeria as a whole.
Part of his commendation read reads:
“You’re a passionate officer with a history of bravery, gallantry and
discipline. Your knowledge, experience and willingness to share and delegate
are second to none. As the youngest ACP in Nigeria, heading the Inspector
General of Police Special Intelligence Response Team (IRT), you’re etching your
footprints on the marble of time for the good of Nigeria and humanity, and this
should not escape full historical documentation.”
It will be recalled that in recent
times, Kyari led his team of lion hearted operatives to capture one of
Nigeria’s most wanted kidnapper and robbery kingpin, Mr. Henry Chibueze, alias
Vampire in Port Harcourt.
Vampire, before his demise in the
hands of Kyari and his men during a gun battle, had been a thorn in the flesh
of citizens of Imo State and its government.
He has also seen to the arrest of
many notorious and hardened criminals, who are now in prison custody.
Another notable achievement of
Kyari, is the arrest of Mr Abiodun Eunjobi, aka Godogodo. Before his arrest in
Lagos State, Godogodo has killed over 500 policemen and Nigerians.
He has also won many awards
including the IGP’s Commendation Award for Courage 2012, 2013 and 2014; the
Governor's Award for Gallantry Leadership and Service 2011, 2012 and 2013.
The Lagos @50 Hall of Fame Awards is
designed to celebrate achievers; men, women, organisations and institutions who
are based in Lagos and have used their gifts and talents to make impact and contributed
in a way to the growth and development of the state in their various endeavors
and assignments.
Reacting to his latest award, Kyari
said: “I was very happy when I received the news that organisers of Lagos@50
Hall of Fame Award recognized our efforts in fighting crime and protecting
lives and property. It is very encouraging and motivating. This will make us to
redouble our efforts in our fight against criminals and criminality in Lagos
and across the country. I encourage all my colleagues and other Nigerians in
all fields to work very hard and excel in whatever they are doing. There is no
substitute for hard work and it always pays sooner or later.”
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