Borno State House of Assembly (BOSHA) on Thursday presented an award
to former Commander of the Defunct Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS)
CSP Ibrahim Mohammed for displaying gallantry effort in the fight
against Boko Haram, Armed banditry, kidnapping and other crimes in the
state.
This is coming barely 48 hours when members of the Civil Society
Organizations (CSOs) and teaming youths last Tuesday took to the
streets of Maiduguri, the state capital in a peaceful protest in
support of SARs Existence, even as majority people across the country
have protested against the security outfit for alleged brutality,
intimidation and harassment of innocent civilians.
Presenting the Award at a plenary session, the Deputy Speaker, Rt Hon
Abdullahi Askira who presided over the ceremony amidst mammoth crowd
including Police Officers, Members of Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF)
said, the Honour became necessary in view of the tremendous
contributions CSP Mohammed and his Team displayed in the process of
fighting crimes, especially the lingering Boko Haram crisis in the
state.
The Deputy speaker said, it has never be in the history of BOSHA to
present an award to any security personnel, but the show of bravery
and selfless service by CSP Mohammed warrant his invitation to the
hallowed chamber to present him the award in the presence of the
Lawmakers, friends and associates.
Reading out CSP Mohammed’s brief citation by the majority Leader of
the House, Hon Dige Mohammed said, ” CSP Mohammed was born on Monday
7th July, 1969 in Kotonkarfe Local Government Area of Kogi state. He
had his BEd at University of Maiduguri, after which he proceeded to
Nigerian Police Academy, Wudil, Kano and rose to the rank of CSP.
“He had served as an officer in various states including Abuja before
he moved to Borno and posted to head SARs as Commander.
“During his time as Commander, CSP Mohammed performed wonderfully well
which led to the dislodgement of unspecified number of Boko Haram
terrorists with seizure of arms and ammunitions, and freed many
hostages in Borno”.
Responding, CSP Mohammed dedicated the Award to God Almighty, security
agencies including members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, his
family and the people of the state for their support and cooperation
to achieve such feet.
He said even though SARS have been disbanded, he still remains a
Police Officer who will always strive to offer his constitutional
responsibility in the fight against crime while called upon in the
state.
