A Sergeant with the Bauchi State Police Command, Godwin Hosea has been promoted to the rank of an Inspector by the Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, for sowing a bullet-proof jacket.

Decorating Hosea at the Command Headquarters in Bauchi on Monday, the Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Mohammed, said “On July 22, 2015, during a one day official working visit to the Bauchi State Police Command by the Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, one F/No 218346 Sgt Godwin Hosea presented a fabricated bullet-proof jacket he manufactured locally to the IGP during the lecture parade.

“As a result, a visibly happy IGP instantly promoted the Sgt to the rank of Inspector with effect from July 22, 2015.

Mohammed, who was represented by the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Sumonu Abdumalik, urged Hosea to rededicate himself to duty and reciprocate the gesture done to him by the IGP.

He urged other officers to emulate Hosea and harness their God given talents in order to move the Force and the nation forward.

Reacting, Hosea thanked the IGP for the honor done to him, promising to be diligent in the discharge of his duty.