The Nigeria Police Force has expressed immense pride and joy over Corporal Ezekiel Nathaniel’s historic gold medal win at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
On Friday night, Nathaniel delivered a stellar performance, winning the men’s 400 metres hurdles final in 48.47 seconds to secure the Commonwealth title.
This victory, the Police said, marks a significant improvement from his sixth-place finish at the Birmingham Games in 2022, showcasing the determination, tactical discipline, and grit typical of Nigeria Police personnel., stressing that the IGP Olatunji Riliwan Disu, NPM, congratulated Nathaniel for raising both the national and Force flags on the global stage.
“His achievement is seen as a model of excellence for officers across all commands. The Force leadership attributed the success to structured institutional support, noting that Nathaniel’s triumph aligns with the IGP’s Strategic Agenda for Police Sports Development, Personnel Welfare, and Capacity Building”, the Police stressed,
Under current leadership, the Force continues to focus on discovering, nurturing, and supporting athletic talent within its ranks, valuing sports as essential for tactical fitness, morale, and positive youth engagement across the nation.
IGP Disu
The Inspector-General on behalf of the management, officers, and men of the Nigeria Police Force,warmly congratulated Corporal Nathaniel and wished him success in his sporting pursuits.
