Disu Congratulates Corporal Ezekiel Nathaniel Over Historic

Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu on Saturday, congratulated Nigeria Police Force athlete, Corporal Ezekiel Nathaniel, following his historic gold medal triumph in the men’s 400m hurdles at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.

Nathaniel delivered a commanding performance to secure the gold medal, adding to Nigeria’s growing success at the Games and earning widespread acclaim for his outstanding achievement.

Reacting to the victory, the IGP described Nathaniel’s success as a proud moment for the Nigeria Police Force and the nation, saying it reflects the ability of police officers to excel both in public service and on the global sporting stage.

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Disu noted that the gold medal win marks a new milestone for the Force and would serve as a source of inspiration for officers and young athletes striving for excellence.

“On behalf of the Nigeria Police Force, I congratulate Corporal Ezekiel Nathaniel on his historic gold medal win in the 400m hurdles at the 2026 Commonwealth Games,” the IGP said.

“You have shown the world that our officers excel both in service and in sport. The Nigeria Police Force is proud of you and celebrates this outstanding achievement, which has brought honour to the Force and to our great nation.”

The IGP reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to supporting officers with exceptional talents, expressing confidence that Nathaniel’s achievement would motivate more personnel to pursue sporting excellence while upholding their professional responsibilities.