Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has commended Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Abdullahi Bakura on his victory at the recently concluded 15th Biennial Police Games Shooting Competition held in Asaba, Delta State.Bakura returned home with a gold medal from the annual shooting games.
The accomplished security officer had also won a silver medal at the 14th edition held in Ibadan, Oyo State in 2024.DSP Bakura, who serves as Escort Commandant responsible for the security movement of Governor Radda, further distinguished himself by commanding the opening and closing ceremonies of the police games.
The gold medal was presented by the Chairman of the Force Sport Planning Committee, AIG Fom Pam Joseph, alongside ACP Garba S. Yaro.Upon receiving Bakura, Governor Radda congratulated him and expressed pride in his achievements.”You have done well.
I am proud of your exploits in Asaba. Work hard so you can represent Nigeria in the next Olympiad,” the Governor said.
Bakura’s excellence in shooting is backed by world-class training. He attended the Designated Defence Marksman course at the European Security Academy in Poland, and also completed the Close Protection Operative Course and Counter-Terrorism Course at the same institution.
He further completed the Unit Commander Course at Ila Orangun.
His expertise extends beyond competition. Since 2019, Bakura has served as a parade commander in Nigeria’s national parade, which comprises the Armed Forces and Nigeria Police Force.
In the same vein, he commanded the Nigeria Police Force Guard during the swearing-in of the late President Muhammadu Buhari until 2022.
Governor Radda urged Bakura to continue his dedication and maintain the same standard that earned him the gold medal.
