NSCDC defeats Police in national showdown

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Tuesday defeated the Nigerian Police Force in the final bout of the Greco-Roman category 63 kg at the maiden Comptroller General of Customs Military/Paramilitary Wrestling Championship.

The event held at the Indoor Sports Hall, Package B of the Moshood saw Alfred Parkistan of NSCDC winning Okasha Sani of Nigerian Police 10-0 in a one-sided contest.

The all-conquering Pakistan had earlier defeated David Edah of the Nigerian Air Force 10-0 to book an easy passage to the final.

Speaking after the match, the champion told NAN that he achieved the victory through dedication and hard work.

“My opponent is also a good fighter, I had to apply my skills to win the final game.

“I thank the Comptroller General of Customs for making the championship come to a reality.

“We want more of such competitions to make us fit  for major championships,” he said

NAN reports that the other final bout was more keenly contested, as Samuel Kure (Customs) beat Chinoso Robinson  (Nigeria Police Force) 7-6 in the 82kg category.

In the last bout, Musa Abdullahi (Nigeria Air Force) lost to Tobechukwu Udeh (Nigeria Army) 8-0  in the 82kg.

NAN reports that the maiden edition of the Comptroller General of Customs Military and Paramilitary Wrestling Championship is tagged ‘National Wrestling Championship ABUJA 2024’

The Championship is organised by the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) in collaboration with the Chief of Defence Staff and the Comptroller General of Customs.

The participating teams include the Nigeria Defense Staff, Nigeria Customs Service, Nigeria Navy, Nigeria Air Force, Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).

Others are: the Nigeria Correctional Service, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Department of State Services (DSS), Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), Nigeria Fire Service and National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)

NAN reports that the championship which started on Oct.19 is expected to end on Thursday.