Police Games: Force HQ victorious as IG hails Makinde for support

The 14th Biennial Police Games tagged ‘Oluyole 2024’ concluded on Saturday amidst pomp and pageantry as the Force Headquarters emerged victorious in the weeklong event.

Zone 2 came second while Zone 11 are in the third place amongst the 17 zones plus the Force Headquarters that participated in the Games.

Speaking at the closing ceremony held at the Adamasingba stadium, Ibadan, the capital city of Ibadan the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun praised the athletes for showcasing their Athletic prowess and for projecting the good image of the Nigeria Police Force.

He, however, commended the Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde for his unwavering support towards the success of the police games.

“We appreciate the Governor and the people of Oyo State for creating an enabling atmosphere for the success of the game”

The IGP further urged the athletes and sport-loving Nigerians to continue to foster unity and embrace the spirit of sportsmanship.

In the final of the football match played during the closing ceremony, Zone 4, Makurdi show their mastery of the round leather game by defeating Zone 11, Osogbo by 3 goals to nil to clinch the gold medal.

In the female tug of war finals, Zone 14 Katsina, defeated Zone 5, Benin by 2-1 while the team IGP won in the female category.

The event also witnessed invitational relay race and tug of war among sister security agencies.