By Okechukwu Onuegbu
The Assistant Inspector-General Zone 13 Ukpo, Godwin Ndidi Aghaulor, Wednesday, flagged off weekly sporting events geared towards improving the fitness and general wellbeing of officers in the zone.
The weekly sporting events were parts of initiative and directive from the Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, for all Commands and Formations to hold and observe weekly Sports activities for all Officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force, every Wednesday.
According to the Zonal Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Ihunwo, some sports activities featured at the event were Badminton, Volleyball, Kick Boxing, among others.
"In line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, all Commands and Formations are to hold and observe weekly Sports activities for all Officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force, every Wednesday.
"Officers and men of the Zonal headquarters turned out and participated in the events of their choice to ease work stress and equally exercise their bodies to keep fit.
"The event was organised and supervised by the Zonal Sports Officer Zone13 Ukpo SP Ihunwo Josephine, assisted by coaches and sports personnel men of the Zonal Command.
"This development is not only laudable but also resonates with the idea of healthy living and keeping the body, soul and mind fit for the tasking duties associated with the job," she added.