Police Hail Corporal For Winning Bantamweight Championship In South Africa
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The Nigeria Police Force has showered encomiums on Corporal Juliet Chukwu for winning the Bantamweight Championship title at the prestigious Extreme Fighting Championship in Johannesburg, South Africa.
She brought glory to Nigeria with a stunning performance, showcasing exceptional skill, discipline, and determination to overcome top fighters from all over the world.
Chukwu’s performance earned praise from the Nigeria Police Force, who waxed lyrical about her success in a statement.
The Statement Reads: “The NPF under the leadership of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., has once again earned another outstanding honour and made the nation proud as one of its own, Corporal Juliet Chukwu, clinches the Bantamweight Championship title in an exhilarating display of skill and determination at the prestigious Extreme Fighting Championship (EFC119) held in Johannesburg, South Africa.
“This remarkable achievement highlights the growing prowess of Nigerian athletes on the global stage and reinforces the Force’s commitment to excellence in all areas of sports.
“This commitment has been highlighted by the approval of the official introduction of MMA to the Force through the formation of the Nigeria Police MMA Association, the sponsorship of the 1st ever IGP MMA Open National Championship and Stakeholders Sensitization Seminar, and the approved demonstration of MMA at the 14th Biennial Police Games (BIPOGA) – Oluyole 2024.”
Adejobi added that the force remains committed to striving for greater achievements in various fields.
“Throughout the year, the NPF has recorded notable achievements in the area of personnel efficiency, effective crime-bursting, reform against corruption and now, in the aspect of sports.
“The NPF remains committed to organisational development and success, with several programs and initiatives emplaced towards this goal, even in the area of sports. The Force is dedicated to nurturing talent and fostering an environment that encourages excellence for its officers in all endeavours,”
Chukwu defeated South Africa’s Dana Van Wyk to win the EFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion.
