Okorocha Give Outgoing Police Commissioner N5m For Fuelling of His Car

Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State, has given landed properties as well N5m gift to the outgoing Commissioner of Police in the state, Taiwo Lakanu for fueling of car.

Okorocha’s gesture was disclosed in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sam Onwuemeodo in Owerri, the state capital on Tuesday.

According to the release, the governor said the jesture was an appreciation of the good work the Commissioner during his time in the state.

The statement reads, “Governor Okorocha named a road at the back of the Police Headquarters, Mr. Taiwo Lakanu Road, gave him a choice land at Shell – Camp Owerri, worth over N25million, gave him five million (N5m) for the fueling of his car.

“The governor also asked him to name any part of the state he would like to live even after his retirement from the Police.

“I want to thank you for the services you rendered to Imo State and her people. What made you outstanding is that your job comes first before money.

“Your success came because money never counted in your willingness to succeed. You have set a very high standard for the in-coming Commissioner of Police. Now Imo people will Judge Commissioners of Police from your standard. I hope and pray that the new CP will measure up.

“You came with love in your heart. You mingled well that nobody will actually know if you are Igbo, Hausa or Yoruba.

“That is why you succeeded in chasing armed robbers, and kidnappers away from Imo. Imo people will decorate you with loudest of honour when the time comes. We shall be giving you our Imo Merit Award.”