Ezendigbo Ijegun Ijeododo Honors Over 10 Police Officers from Command Tactical Team Shark Ijegun

Ezendigbo Ijegun Ijeododo Honors Over 10 Police Officers from Command Tactical Team Shark Ijegun

….. says awarded officers have made a indelible mark in operational duties, affirm Ijegun Ijeododo environ is peaceful.

…..as other stakeholders commend the effort of the tactical team

By Naomi Onome

The Ezendigbo Ijegun Ijeododo and his cabinet members have awarded over 10 Police officers from the tactical team squad at the Ijegun Command known as ‘Team Shark’ for excelling in their operational duties with testimonies of successful operations leading to peace and calmness in Ijegun Ijeododo and Lagos in entirety.

Team Shark known for their diligence to work in riding Lagos environs of crime and criminal element is said to have a situated command for the commencement of operational duties after Eze Chika Nwokedi orchestrated their existence in Ijegun, accompanied by an approval from the higher authorities. The tactical command is said to have worked assiduously to restore calmness in Ijegun and it’s environs since its existence.

CSP Aduroja O Akinola, the commander of ‘Team Shark’ is described as one of the best operational police officer the Nigerian Police has produced. It is said that the commander has a trail of successful operations with the aid of his subordinates towards addressing cases of kidnapping and other criminal situations by bringing perpetrators to justice.

Eze Chika Nwokedi accompanied by his cabinet members and close friends told the press that his assessment of the commander and his subordinating officers dated back to the time of DCP Abba Kyari and can be described as diligence and intelligence. He said CSP Aduroja detest crime and has coordinated his officers to follow suit leading to a trail of successful operations.

Eze Chika applauded the other officers nominated to be honoured alongside their superior; he revealed the nominations came in from the assessment made by his cabinet members which shows the awarded officers have excelled in their various positions. He also noted that the association he chaperons, the Ndigbo Buru’Otu Association of Nigeria has overtime awarded of 10,000 Police officers and will have such great event repeat itself in December 2025 when the association will be celebrating its 10th anniversary.

He added that his relationship with the Nigeria Police for over 35years is that of gratitude and magnanimous support to aid the operations in the Nigerian Police.

The awarded officers tagged ‘One of the best police officer in 2025’ for their excellence in service includes the commander of ‘Team Shark’, CSP Aduroja O Akinola, ASP Ifedayo Oriola ( OP’s Officer), ASP Bose Tomoloju (Provost), Insp. Friday Ozabor (Team leader Commander of Special Squad one), Insp. Ayodele Kehinde( Admin), Insp. Acha Benedict ( Team leader Decoy Team B), Insp. Imele Monday (Team leader Decoy Team A), Sgt.Oscar Uzorka ( Station Officer s/o), CPL Dosunmu Tolulope ( Commander Orderly), CPL Alasiri Esther(Station Officer ‘Clerk’), CPL Jimoh Zainab (Admin Officer), Others…
They were awarded accompanied by gift items on Thursday 26th June, 2025 In recognition of their dedication to the Police Force and commendable service to humanity.

The commander of the Tactical Team Shark Command Ijegun commended Eze Chika Nwokedi for finding the command worthy to be recognized; described the monarch as a quick responder to people’s plight, a philanthropist and a good motivation to the officers of the Nigeria police which had thus helped them in bringing forth the best of their abilities.

The commander also orchestrated a session of prayers in gratitude for the love expressed by Eze Chika Nwokedi through gifts, kindness and the support he’s shown for the Nigeria Police in entirety. He expressed gratitude to the AIG, all senior officers and other political leaders in the country for enabling these needed support, and that God will continue to give them the wisdom to lead the people. In his conducted prayer session for Eze chika, he wished for wisdom like that of Solomon to lead his people and also prayed that the honor bestowed on the monarch from far and near will remain.

ASP Ifedayo Oriola OP’s Officer of the Tactical Team Shark Command Ijegun commended the monarch and his entourage for the gifts, support and honors given to outstanding officers. He noted that the building of the command started with the recommendation from Eze Chika Nwokedi who was also accompanied by now Rtd. Commissioner of Police, CP Austins Akika, as both were present during the building’s foundational kickoff to show acknowledgement, appreciated the monarch for his charitable gestures.

One of the stakeholders present Mr Victor Ekekwe Emeruwa, the Manager of Big Apple Royal Hotel Oke-afa in Isolo area of Lagos State expressed positive views of the awards event, he noted that the act of appreciating the Nigeria Police should be emulated by all. He charges officers to keep at their best in their operational duties, be diligent and proactive in service to humanity and expect positive returns; affirm Ijegun is peaceful due to their existence in the area.