National Police Day 3: AIG Emmanuel Simon Bretet Leads staff on Medical Outreach at Enugu-Akwu Community ,Enugu state.
By Felix Oti, Awka
As part of activities marking the ongoing National Police Day 2026, the Commandant of Police College Oji River, Enugu State, AIG Emmanuel Simon Bretet, psc(+), mspsp, led officers, staff, and members of the College Medical Unit on a comprehensive medical outreach programme at Enugu-Akwu Community in Oji-River local government Area of Enugu State.
The outreach forms a key component of the Nigeria Police Force’s community engagement and humanitarian initiatives under the leadership of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM.
It was designed to provide accessible healthcare services to residents as part of activities lined up for the 2026 National Police Day celebration.
The exercise witnessed a large turnout of beneficiaries, including men, women, children, and the elderly, who received a wide range of medical services.
Services provided during the outreach included:General health consultations,Diagnosis and treatment of common ailments,Distribution of essential medications,Blood pressure checks and blood screenings,Health education on preventive care and healthy living practices.
Speaking during the exercise, the Commandant emphasized that the Nigeria Police Force remains committed not only to the protection of lives and property but also to the promotion of public health and community wellbeing.
He noted that the outreach underscores the Force’s evolving role in fostering trust, strengthening police-community relations, and contributing meaningfully to societal development.
Community leaders and beneficiaries, in their separate remarks, commended the Police College and the Nigeria Police Force for the thoughtful initiative, describing the outreach as timely, impactful, and reflective of a people-oriented policing approach.
The National Police Day celebration continues with other scheduled activities aimed at highlighting the professionalism, sacrifices, and community-focused initiatives of the Nigeria Police Force.
